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  1. G

    The bad news just keeps coming....

    Tom Petty passed away age 66. RIP.
  2. ValueAnalyst

    Solving Homelessness

    This is a subject I deeply care about, and I need your help. Many organizations try to help the homeless, but the problem persists today. More than one million people in the United States alone, one of the most developed nations in the world, live on the streets, and each day go through the...
  3. A

    Net Neutrality

    There's soon to be a vote on retaining Pai as FCC Chairman. We need this NOT to happen. Why are issues surrounding Net Neutrality important for Tesla and its partner companies? Technology. Technology. Technology. Translation, software coding none of it is useful without the internet. Which...
  4. TEG

    "I am not a bot" most basic Turing test

    Well before we have trouble telling a robot from a human, I think we will have to weed out the online bots from the real people postings. That day is already here actually. These sorts of bot detectors are likely to become more common: ELI5: Why can't bots check 'I am not a robot' checkboxes...
  5. A

    I Didn't Do Anything Alone

    A clergyman said of me years ago, "You're quite accomplished." I had submitted career credentials in offering my experience to the organization's administrative offices. I believed they were doing a good work. Wanted to assist in furthering a sincere rightful cause. Which turned out to be on a...
  6. bakerboy

    Brand new 4 TB Seagate Ironwolf NAS drive for sale

    I know there are a lot of techies on here, so I though before I put this up for sale on ebay/c.l., i would try here I have no use for this drive and here it is on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Seagate-IronWolf-3-5-Inch-Internal-ST4000VN008/dp/B01LOOJBQY Asking $75 + shipping Thanks!
  7. G

    Valet Parking at a Hotel with destination charging: pay per night or as part of the room rate?

    I'm planning a trip to Montreal in a few weeks and I will be driving up with my Model S. I am considering only hotels with Destination Chargers because I want to have a "full tank" when I leave the hotel. I'm most likely going to stay at the Ritz-Carlton. but I am more interested in what is...
  8. A

    SpaceX Tesla Reel Time

    So I send my pre MBA STEM credits ladened resume to SpaceX for a very entry level numbers related role. As sort of an experiment. Truth be told tenacious imaginative and persistent I may be. Still believe in Universal law. To receive courtesy of a lift up you should show ability to meet your...
  9. lunitiks

    What does the fox say?

    There, I made you look
  10. David29

    Any interest in more traditional car club events? (Rallies, etc.)

    Does anyone see TMC (or other Tesla-oriented groups) evolving to become more like other car clubs, with more events such as car shows, rallies, possibly even track events? I get thinking about this whenever I attend an event with the Mercedes Benz Club (MBCA), to which I have belonged for many...
  11. M

    TeslaBot

    Interesting. Allows you to connect from a desktop (or mobile, but not sure why it is any better than the app).
  12. andrewket

    Ludicrous audio system in a 2016 Model S

    Over the years I’ve been involved on a number of threads discussing aftermarket audio systems in the Model S. On my first two S’s (I’m on my third – yes, I have a problem, I freely admit it) I went with Reus audio, and Cliff Johnson. Cliff is a great guy, but he lives in California, which is...
  13. N

    Nikola Tesla Magnetic Statue

    Wife sent me this... Not gonna lie im tempted to buy haha
  14. Topher

    exponential vs polynomial

    Not exponential. Velocity^2 or velocity^3 (depending on what you are talking about), Not e^velocity which would be exponential. Thank you kindly.
  15. SabrToothSqrl

    Fun with Scammers...

    So, I'm selling a fairly large item online, and I get the most entertaining emails. Usually I just delete them, but sometimes I have too much free time. So, when asked for my address, in usual scammer broken English, poor grammar, never calling, and never actually asking questions about the...
  16. Canuck

    Luxury condos for Vancouver’s supercars? ‘Why not?’ people say

    Interesting article about what's going on here... Luxury condos for Vancouver’s supercars? ‘Why not?’ people say
  17. NigelM

    Trolls.....

    Mods do a great job of making sure never TMC has trolls but {Ahem} should any appear, here's an short article from Psychology Today worth reading and sound advice for all of us online: Internet Trolls Are Narcissists, Psychopaths, And Sadists P.S. Thanks to Leilani Munter for spotting the...
  18. H

    Last mile complement to Tesla's

    Hi folks. I was hanging out by the bay when I saw a couple people taking pictures of an electric scooter board. It looked pretty cool, and I thought it'd be a nice "last mile" complement to the X (although maybe a bit hipster-ish). Anyways, it fits completely underneath the trunk floor board and...
  19. A

    Tesla should learn from Apple!

    So I saw the Apple keynote today and it got me thinking - iPhone X seems to be a technological marvel in many aspects...however, the execs kept the announcement pretty standard - they didn't seem to make a huge gaga about the iPhone X (compared to typical Apple announcements). Limited reviews...
  20. O

    Apple Iphone 8 or X?

    Which are you going to get? I like the idea of OLED but reluctant to give up the home button and fingerprint sensor. Which are you going to get? Iphone 8, 8 Plus, or X?
  21. A

    STEM Trends Futuristic Fashion Codename: X ^3 S Y E

    Here's the thing with term interplanetary. It has an origin. Like a finite point from which it stems. An ideal serving as cohesion material between completely independent bodies. SpaceX and Tesla. Two different companies. Completely separate but semi similar industries. They share common...
  22. iwannam3

    Edison VS Tesla movie coming this fall

    'The Current War' Trailer: Benedict Cumberbatch Plays a Mean Thomas Edison
  23. N

    Joe McCarthy or J. Edgar Hoover - who is more to blame for America's psychology?

    Who is more to blame for America's irrational 'communists under the bed' mentality, such that 'socialist' has become a dirty word? And before you fallaciously misdirect with the red herring of 'Australia has its own problems' and go off on that tangent to deflect from the question, here is a...
  24. anticitizen13.7

    Solutions to the North Korean nuclear crisis

    The North Korean nuclear crisis seems to have no solution, but I have some thoughts on a possible workaround. First, this is my perception of what the relevant parties want: North Korea goals: Survival as an independent state. Preserve Kim family regime from being deposed by outside forces...
  25. malcolm

    War, huh! What is it good for...

    Artificial Intelligence, apparently... Elon Musk on Twitter ...or it's a likely cause.
  26. M

    California Legislative Expenses

    California's 'green' image came out of necessity, not altruism. LA became one of the dirtiest cities in the world. It was clean it up, or die trying. Tourism and Hollywood were in trouble due to the poor air quality. Our state is not really good with money. Just to keep our 80 part-time...
  27. S

    BlackVue Group Buy Courtesy of Model 3 owners club

    Excellent prices on BlackVue dashcam group buy courtesy of Tesla model 3 owners club. DR490-2CH (16GB) US$160 DR490-2CH (64GB) US$195 DR490-2CH (128GB) US$245 DR750S-2CH (16GB) US$290 DR750S-2CH (64GB) US$325 DR750S-2CH (128GB) US$385 Optional Power Magic Pro US$17 Free shipping to US, $25...
  28. tander

    Driver's License for Legally Blind (Autopilot)

    So I keep telling my Grandpa that it might not be that far away that he could be driving again (getting to and from the car of course is another issue). I know there is some controversy with Autopilot, but I'm of the opinion that "mostly" self-driving will be relatively soon. I know lot's of...
  29. nwdiver

    Public vs. Private institution discussion

    - Eliminating Smallpox - Transcontinental Railroad - Getting a man on the moon - GPS - Interstate Highway System - Elimination of Malaria from the US - Elimination of Polio from the US - Defeating Hitler I'm sure I could name a few dozen more.... Sometimes the only way to accomplish something...
  30. A

    Think Tank Fodder

    Gleans from current reads, "Thus one species of evil is balanced by another; thus the fury of one element is repressed by the power of the other. In the midst of this great, astonishing equipoise, Man struggles and lives." Hector St. John de Crèvecoeure Recommends for future, Humanity exists...
  31. N

    Factory Tour: One Year Anniversary Surprise

    My name is Nathalie and I've recently married a Tesla enthusiast. Upon the announcement of the Model 3, my then fiancé, quickly raced to the computer and joined the prized waitlist. My daily life now consists of hearing the latest updates, planning out the expected delivery of the coveted Model...
  32. phaduman

    13 cars broken into last night, for laptops - costco sunnyvale parking lot

    Mine was one of them, :-(. Any good reliable south bay area Tesla repair shop? Glass damage, some paint damage and not sure yet, but likely some upholstery damage due to shattered glasses.. My regret: keeping the laptop bag in trunk instead of frunk. The rear glass has 95% tint, and parcel...
  33. herb_k

    Tesla Model S Owners Club

    I think you are all aware that there is a "Tesla Model S Owners Club" Facebook page. I am sorry, but i need to say the following; I hate how the moderator is running this page. I wanted to put a message there with a commercial content. He asked me $200,- to post it + $100,- for every day it is...
  34. Gwgan

    NDEW no more test rides?

    Just received an email from National Drive Electric Week about not giving test rides. This is a change from last year where I gave several rides at two area events. Anyone else seeing this for their local event? Have there been issues?
  35. Graffi

    Has Anyone tried the $50 HD Mirror Cam for the TV Infomercial?

    Today I ran across the infomercial for the HD Mirror Cam and thought it was interesting, and easy to install/use on our TMS 75D. Before I order one and try it out I wanted to know if anyone else has had any experience with it. Thanks much for your replies.
  36. M

    Guess This Car!

    The male in the back left of the pic is 6'1", the female, 5'9". Front seat left female 5'10", driver 6'1". Notice the helmet clearance. It ran quicker than well over 3/4 of the sports cars (mostly light 2 seaters) at a tight Autocross (closed course time-trial roadrace, tight track), and even...
  37. Skipdd

    Tesla Birds...

    I've noticed the car attracts arachnids, which I've always assumed has something to do with the batteries and warmth of the car. Apparently this also applies to birds. I've read that's why birds always sit on electrical lines. This was a first today.
  38. A

    What's the 0 for in 18650?

    Stupid question. 21 70 (ie Model 3 cells) means 21 x 71 mm 18 650 (i.e. Model S cells) means 18 x 65 mm So why isn't it 1865? Why is it 18650?
  39. A

    Got a Complaint Suggestion or Concern? Tweet It

    Came across this little gem of a tidbit. I am a proponent of using social media to get faster more efficient action response from companies when there's a legitimate issue. Mind you there must be balance struck between what is or is not an escalated situation. Tendency is to hop on social media...
  40. L

    If protesters surround your Tesla?

    Heck of a way to make my first post on these forums, but here we go nonetheless. With the recent news of the horrible event involving the vehicle in Charlottesville, it made me wonder how a Tesla would behave if it were surrounded by protestors (violent or otherwise). I plan on purchasing a...
  41. RubberToe

    Test

    Test
  42. Richk

    Heading to South Carolina for the eclipse. Where will you watch from?

    My wife and I will be heading to Orangeburg SC (South Carolina) tomorrow, about 15 mins from Santee SC (Supercharger). The NWS weather report for Santee is currently showing mostly cloudy, so may move if weather satellite shows its clear nearby. If the weather holds, the Santee Supercharger...
  43. AudubonB

    Vox Clamantis

    Is anyone headed to a certain Tech Entrepreneur/Investor/Headhunting/Networking forum on Sept. 8th at the UCSF Misson Bay Conference Center? I'm not going to be able to make it:mad::mad::mad:!!! Respond here or PM.
  44. AudubonB

    Pitching (film) Screenplays: Who has experience?

    ...and is willing to divulge/discuss same in an open forum. I have an itch I've got to scratch; with today's announcement that Apple has a $1bn plan to join Netflix, HBO et al I thought I'd see if the obvious connection between Tesla owners and that industry could generate any results.
  45. C

    Elon's fear-mongering about AI: what does he have to gain?

    Any theories of what Elon's motivation is with the increasingly strident public alarm bells he tweets out re AI danger and his view that regulation is needed sooner rather than later? Friday night he sent out a new one claiming AI is more dangerous than North Korea - the same night he...
  46. Graffi

    Safety Flag for Mini Tesla

    A couple of days ago I place my order for the Referral Radio Flyer Tesla. My delivery is expected in October but I have been thinking about a Safety Flag for the car. I know I can pick up one for around $10 with a 6' poll and small triangle orange flag. I was thinking that it would be nice if...
  47. R

    Public School Donationn

    It's that time of the year again and I'm registering my kid for the 4th grade. I've come to the donation section where they're asking for a recommended amount. My question is, does the teacher know who's parents donated and who's didn't? I'm wondering if there's a bias against kids who's folks...
  48. A

    +1 for factory tour August 9th - 18th?

    Hi, I live in the Bay, my dad is in town and we'd love to go on a tour of the Tesla factory. Is there any owner who's touring the factory in any of those days and wouldn't mind having us two as their guests? It would be the highlight of my dad's trip to the US... Thanks, Ale
  49. muleferg

    Tesla Yard Art

    Tesla and Leaf Yard Art.
  50. J

    How Do I Help The Tesla Cause with no Money?

    I'm very concerned about climate change and I believe that Tesla is a great company to rally around and get the world on the right path. But I am a starving artist and I can't afford to keep any sort of car on the road. What can I do to help the Tesla movement? I don't live near any Tesla...