Ryan Patton

Professional engineer. Expat (@Australia). Educated (@LaTech). I design airfield lighting, and enjoy flying, travel, photography, and having fun with my kids.

[Ryan Patton @rgpatton]

@diamonddawg2323 @LATechBSB For the uninitiated that graphic is somewhat confusing regarding who is in a given pool. Is it just straight round robin for two games and they’re not showing the pools except for that confusing logo mashup?

[Ryan Patton @rgpatton]

RIP Spirit Airlines. All the best to their 17,000 crew and employees who find themselves out of work this morning. Love them or hate them, they leave quite the gap in airline service here in the US.

[Ryan Patton @rgpatton]

@scottiebateman Any chance it could be something like a gear unsafe indication?

[NWS Huntsville @NWSHuntsville]

[1 pm] A line of currently sub severe storms will enter the area over the next hour with a low to medium chance of strong to severe storms with the main threats being gusty winds, small hail, and very low chance of a tornado. Make sure to stay weather aware.
#HUNwx

[Ryan Patton @rgpatton]

@scottiebateman So many memories as a kid of watching that on the approach to 13 from the jump seat. How can you not love it! Thanks for sharing!

[Ryan Patton @rgpatton]

@gotechplsdntdie @TheCajun_X Really good restructure. Potential win for both sides regardless of how we do. Well done, @rivey35

[Ryan Patton @rgpatton]

@rampulla_andrew You need to create a $4,500-$5,000 price point for those who would like to keep the lights. That way there’s no misunderstanding, just changing plans…

[Ryan Patton @rgpatton]

@grok @WhopperdeBruin @PulseChainStats @PapiTrumpo Or “Fortunate Son” by CCR, if you’re asking about the guitar riff in the foreground. I’m not sure why @grok missed the obvious there.

[Ryan Patton @rgpatton]

@ICuRaRook If the server points out the auto-gratuity already on there, I would tip an extra 5-10%. If they did not, I would feel ok in the 0-5% extra range. I understand the auto-tip is fairly common in the Bahamas, but I find it rather annoying.

[Ryan Patton @rgpatton]

Thank you for supporting the next generation through @SpaceCampUSA, Administrator Isaacman. All the best in your new role!

[Jared Isaacman @rookisaacman]

Well it is official now..

I want to again express my sincere appreciation to President Donald J. Trump @POTUS for nominating me to lead NASA, and to the United States Senate--and Chairman Cruz @tedcruz - for their diligence and fairness throughout the confirmation process. I am grateful to Secretary Duffy @SecDuffy for his leadership as Acting Administrator during this transition, and to my wife Monica, my family, my friend Senator Sheehy @TimSheehyMT and everyone who offered their support along the way.

As I step into this role, I make these personal commitments:

– Mission: I will champion the bold objectives of human space exploration, scientific discovery, and a thriving orbital economy that ensures America’s leadership in space. We will never again give up our capabilities to reach for the stars, and we will never settle for second place.

– Integrity: I will serve responsibly, transparently, and without personal gain, covering every cost I am legally permitted to, and fully adhering to my ethics agreement. My loyalty is to my country, my President, and the space agency that has inspired me since I was a child.

– Urgency: I will intensely focus the agency on achieving the near-impossible, the very reason NASA was established in the first place. We will eliminate the bureaucracy that impedes progress and empower the best and brightest to take ownership, move quickly, accept smart risks, and act with a relentless focus on mission success.

– Inspiration: Every launch, every scientific breakthrough must inspire the next generation to dream bigger, to reach higher, and believe that anything is possible. In addition to my existing philanthropic efforts, I will donate my salary as Administrator to the U.S. Space & Rocket Center’s Space Camp to help prepare the pioneers of tomorrow.

I am humbled by this opportunity, proud to serve, and ready to work alongside the most talented minds in America as we continue the greatest adventure in human history.

Sincerely,
Jared Isaacman
NASA Administrator

[Ryan Patton @rgpatton]

@trashpandas Cousin? Has anyone heard from Sprocket yet this offseason?

[Ryan Patton @rgpatton]

This is definitely worthy of a good debate.

[Cody Campbell @CodyC64]

The TV Networks (specifically Fox and ABC) are refusing to run this ad for @SavingCollSprts today during the games.

No good reason given as to why - just ignoring us or telling us to contact their attorneys. The General Council for one major network told me it was a “business decision”. This was AFTER we’d sent them a large wire to pay for the ads!

Why would the networks want to silence a legitimate debate around an issue that affects hundreds of thousands of kids and is existentially threatening to women’s sports and Olympic sports? What is the “business reason” that overrides the benefit and enjoyment that college sports provide to tens of millions of Americans?

What are they hiding??

If there was ever a question that money, control, and greed are being prioritized over student athletes, fans, and communities…Here you go!!

We all knew that the current situation in college sports seemed very slimy and was driven by people who couldn’t care less about the common good…. But we had no idea how bad it truly is!!

It’s become obvious…We have to drain the swamp that College Sports have become!!

This fight isn’t about me, and it certainly isn’t about TV ads - it’s much bigger. It’s about doing what is right and necessary to save a great American institution. I promise that I won’t stop fighting until we are successful in solving this problem, and I know I can count on many of you to join me!

[LA Tech Football 🏈 @LATechFB]

🔝🐶

[Ryan Patton @rgpatton]

@McFranchisee Makes sense. I have a lot of good memories with the McDonald’s ice cream cone. In Australia as a kid they were $0.30, so walking on the beach in summer followed by popping in to McDonalds for ice cream was a great summer treat.

[Ryan Patton @rgpatton]

@McFranchisee Have you considered cleaning the machine at a certain consistent time (i.e. 10pm) so that ice cream can be advertised as available until that time? I’m not sure that would help, but it might help reshape the “down” discussion.

[Ryan Patton @rgpatton]

@SSN_LA_TECH Do we have a kicker now?

[Ryan Patton @rgpatton]

@jfordnet That’s definitely the second best part (after the extra practice)!

[Ryan Patton @rgpatton]

Well done, Guy. This will make an excellent photo on your office wall one day. https://t.co/rHOyaU2eZq

[Ryan Patton @rgpatton]

@frelingRy @BelinsonMatt @LATechBSB @11point7 I guess that’s the definition of a “no doubter” — I don’t think he ever turned to look after the initial glance.

[National Weather Service @NWS]

The Space Weather Prediction Center (@NWSSWPC) has issued the first G4 (Severe) geomagnetic watch since 2005. The aurora tonight/tomorrow morning may become visible over much of the northern half of the country, and maybe as far south as Alabama to northern California.
Story: https://t.co/aZjwoANvRt