By JustCool on Sep 26, 2008 in Cool Cars, Cool Companies, Cool Stuff | 0 Comments
When Tesla Motors Inc. began taking orders last year for its all-electric sports car, celebrities lined up to purchase the sleek zero-emission vehicle with the six-digit sticker price. But with plans in the works for a new headquarters and factory, the Silicon Valley startup hopes it’s taking the first step toward making electric cars a [...]
By JustCool on Sep 20, 2008 in Cool Stuff | 1 Comment
A coalition of labor and environmental groups has a plan for boosting America’s sluggish economy: persuade Uncle Sam to invest $100 billion in green building and technology. Such an infusion would create 2 million jobs nationwide in two years, the groups say, four times more than would be created if that money was invested in [...]
By JustCool on Sep 7, 2008 in Cool Stuff | 1 Comment
An older, tired-looking dog wandered into my yard; I could tell from his collar and well-fed belly that he had a home and was well taken care of. He calmly came over to me, I gave him a few pats on his head; he then followed me into my house, slowly walked down the hall, [...]
By JustCool on Jul 30, 2008 in Cool Stuff | 1 Comment
This is a heart warming video. Don’t miss it.
By JustCool on Jul 26, 2008 in Cool Stuff | 0 Comments
The next time you hear the expression "Bush’s war" remember this video…
By JustCool on Jul 16, 2008 in Cool Stuff | 0 Comments
Nixie Tubes Are Back! Nixie tubes were originally developed in 1952 by the Haydu brothers for the Burroughs Corporation as the precursor to the computer monitor. The name "Numerical Indicator experimental: NIX-i" was first a working acronym belonging to the Burroughs company but became the common name for these readouts. From the early 1950′s to [...]