1953 to 1954: Air Force Jet Pilots Sent to Film UFOs

The years are 1953 and 1954. The place was Lowry AFB, Colorado. The air force was sending up squadrons of jets to photograph UFOs. Here is a pilot’s story.During a research trip to the United States in 1976 Timothy Good had the good fortune to interview a former Air Force lieutenant who together with other pilots succeeded in obtaining movie films of UFOs in 1953 and 1954. Mel Noel (pseudonym) was twenty years old when he was assigned to a reserve squadron at Lowry AFB, Colorado, and selected for special photo reconnaissance missions to fil . . . [More]

1953 to 1954: Air Force Jet Pilots Sent to Film UFOs

The years are 1953 and 1954. The place was Lowry AFB, Colorado. The air force was sending up squadrons of jets to photograph UFOs. Here is a pilot’s story.During a research trip to the United States in 1976 Timothy Good had the good fortune to interview a former Air Force lieutenant who together with other pilots succeeded in obtaining movie films of UFOs in 1953 and 1954. Mel Noel (pseudonym) was twenty years old when he was assigned to a reserve squadron at Lowry AFB, Colorado, and selected for special photo reconnaissance missions to fil . . . [More]

Watch Tesla Assemble New 4680 Cells

A few years ago, at Tesla's Battery Day event, CEO Elon Musk and other company executives talked about the brand's upcoming 4680 battery cells, which it claimed would be revolutionary. Fast-forward to the present, and Tesla just started delivering the first Model Y crossovers that use the new cells and related structural battery pack.While the general public may not get too excited over watching robots produce battery cells, it really is pretty neat to watch. We imagine that most hardcore E.V fans and owners will find it not only informative, b . . . [More]

Watch Tesla Assemble New 4680 Cells

A few years ago, at Tesla's Battery Day event, CEO Elon Musk and other company executives talked about the brand's upcoming 4680 battery cells, which it claimed would be revolutionary. Fast-forward to the present, and Tesla just started delivering the first Model Y crossovers that use the new cells and related structural battery pack.While the general public may not get too excited over watching robots produce battery cells, it really is pretty neat to watch. We imagine that most hardcore E.V fans and owners will find it not only informative, b . . . [More]

Tesla Fremont Factory Sets New Single Day Production Record

Tesla’s Fremont factory has set a new single day production record, according to an email from CEO Elon Musk to employees on Saturday.In an email to all staff titled Production and Delivery, a copy of which was obtained by Drive Tesla, Musk congratulated everyone on the accomplishment, saying it happened even though Tesla has had a very tough quarter.Musk didn’t provide specifics on the number of vehicles produced that set the record, but said it happened within the last week.The kudos weren’t limited to staff at Fremont, with Musk al . . . [More]

Tesla Fremont Factory Sets New Single Day Production Record

Tesla’s Fremont factory has set a new single day production record, according to an email from CEO Elon Musk to employees on Saturday.In an email to all staff titled Production and Delivery, a copy of which was obtained by Drive Tesla, Musk congratulated everyone on the accomplishment, saying it happened even though Tesla has had a very tough quarter.Musk didn’t provide specifics on the number of vehicles produced that set the record, but said it happened within the last week.The kudos weren’t limited to staff at Fremont, with Musk al . . . [More]

Tesla Became the Most Purchased New Car in Switzerland in 2021

In a first for Tesla, the car company has the official title of the most purchased new car in Switzerland.This is according to the latest data from Auto-Suisse, who released the 2021 numbers earlier today.The top-selling car was the Tesla Model 3, with 5074 vehicles sold.The Model 3 overtook the historic leader in Suisse car sales, the Oktavia from Skoda.It also means that the best-selling Suisse car is an E.V for the first time.The top five cars in terms of sales in 2021 were:1. Tesla Model 32. Skoda Oktavia3. Audi Q34. Volkswagen Tiguan5. F . . . [More]

Tesla Became the Most Purchased New Car in Switzerland in 2021

In a first for Tesla, the car company has the official title of the most purchased new car in Switzerland.This is according to the latest data from Auto-Suisse, who released the 2021 numbers earlier today.The top-selling car was the Tesla Model 3, with 5074 vehicles sold.The Model 3 overtook the historic leader in Suisse car sales, the Oktavia from Skoda.It also means that the best-selling Suisse car is an E.V for the first time.The top five cars in terms of sales in 2021 were:1. Tesla Model 32. Skoda Oktavia3. Audi Q34. Volkswagen Tiguan5. F . . . [More]

1953: Air Force Jet Collides With UFO and Then Disappears

Here are a couple of military based UFO events that took place in the 1950s. Sorry about the robot voice. For now we are going to do a combination of some human narrator videos and some robot voiced ones. Our long term goal is to have 100% of our videos, human narrator. We are looking for volunteers. Send us an email if you are interested.Air Force Jet Attempts To Shoot Down a UFOThe year was 1952. The place, unknown air force base within the USA. An Air Force Jet Attempts To Shoot Down a UFO.It was not just a case of sending Air Force planes a . . . [More]

1953: Air Force Jet Collides With UFO and Then Disappears

Here are a couple of military based UFO events that took place in the 1950s. Sorry about the robot voice. For now we are going to do a combination of some human narrator videos and some robot voiced ones. Our long term goal is to have 100% of our videos, human narrator. We are looking for volunteers. Send us an email if you are interested.Air Force Jet Attempts To Shoot Down a UFOThe year was 1952. The place, unknown air force base within the USA. An Air Force Jet Attempts To Shoot Down a UFO.It was not just a case of sending Air Force planes a . . . [More]

Gutenberg Changelog #68 – WordCamp Europe, Gutenberg 13.4 and WordPress 6.1

Birgit Pauli-Haack, and Mary Job talk with this week’s special guest Dave Smith about WordCamp Europe, WordPress 6.1 and Gutenberg 13.4. You also learn what in the works via the GitHub repo. Music: Homer GainesEditor: Sandy ReedLogo: Mark UraineProduction: Birgit Pauli-Haack Show Notes / Transcript Show Notes Special Guest: Dave Smith, JavaScript Engineer and full-time Core Contributor on the Gutenberg project, sponsored by Automattic as part of the Five for the Future program.Twitter: @get_daveWP Profile: get_Dave Wor . . . [More]

Gutenberg Changelog #68 – WordCamp Europe, Gutenberg 13.4 and WordPress 6.1

Birgit Pauli-Haack, and Mary Job talk with this week’s special guest Dave Smith about WordCamp Europe, WordPress 6.1 and Gutenberg 13.4. You also learn what in the works via the GitHub repo. Music: Homer GainesEditor: Sandy ReedLogo: Mark UraineProduction: Birgit Pauli-Haack Show Notes / Transcript Show Notes Special Guest: Dave Smith, JavaScript Engineer and full-time Core Contributor on the Gutenberg project, sponsored by Automattic as part of the Five for the Future program.Twitter: @get_daveWP Profile: get_Dave Wor . . . [More]

Tesla Declares a 3:1 Stock Split

Tesla has announced that its Board of Directors has moved to execute a 3:1 split for the company’s common stock. The move will make the ownership of TSLA stock more available for both employees and investors alike.On Friday, Tesla submitted a 14A filing with the SEC that clarified its plans for the 2022 Annual Stockholder’s Meeting, which will take place on August 4. Along with the several agenda items listed in the 14A filing, Tesla described its intentions to split its common stock by a 3:1 ratio, which will triple the number of available . . . [More]

Tesla Declares a 3:1 Stock Split

Tesla has announced that its Board of Directors has moved to execute a 3:1 split for the company’s common stock. The move will make the ownership of TSLA stock more available for both employees and investors alike.On Friday, Tesla submitted a 14A filing with the SEC that clarified its plans for the 2022 Annual Stockholder’s Meeting, which will take place on August 4. Along with the several agenda items listed in the 14A filing, Tesla described its intentions to split its common stock by a 3:1 ratio, which will triple the number of available . . . [More]

Tesla Saves Driver From Falling Tree in China

Teslas may be among the most technologically-advanced vehicles on the road, but they are also extremely tough. Despite their sleek looks, their trademark components such as their glass roofs have been proven to be extremely durable.The Tesla Model S, for example, made headlines when it was tested by the NHTSA. During the course of the tests, the Model S’ glass roof ended up breaking the safety agency’s crush-testing machine. Since the Model S’ days, Teslas have only gotten better and safer.This became evident in an incident in China that . . . [More]

Tesla Saves Driver From Falling Tree in China

Teslas may be among the most technologically-advanced vehicles on the road, but they are also extremely tough. Despite their sleek looks, their trademark components such as their glass roofs have been proven to be extremely durable.The Tesla Model S, for example, made headlines when it was tested by the NHTSA. During the course of the tests, the Model S’ glass roof ended up breaking the safety agency’s crush-testing machine. Since the Model S’ days, Teslas have only gotten better and safer.This became evident in an incident in China that . . . [More]

The Cybertruck Giga Press

A few weeks back, Tesla’s Giga Press manufacturer IDRA released a video teasing a new 9000-ton Giga Press being assembled at the company’s Italy factory. In the 21-second video, IDRA did not share a lot of details about the new machine besides stating it will be coming in 3 weeks.Currently, Tesla uses 6000-ton Giga Presses to build the front and rear chassis of the Model Y as single pieces. Using the Giga Press has allowed Tesla to decrease parts that make up the rear body of the Model Y from 120 to 1.This enables Tesla to eliminate sever . . . [More]

The Cybertruck Giga Press

A few weeks back, Tesla’s Giga Press manufacturer IDRA released a video teasing a new 9000-ton Giga Press being assembled at the company’s Italy factory. In the 21-second video, IDRA did not share a lot of details about the new machine besides stating it will be coming in 3 weeks.Currently, Tesla uses 6000-ton Giga Presses to build the front and rear chassis of the Model Y as single pieces. Using the Giga Press has allowed Tesla to decrease parts that make up the rear body of the Model Y from 120 to 1.This enables Tesla to eliminate sever . . . [More]

1947: UFO Fleet Spotted Near Mount Rainier

The year is 1947, the place, Mineral, Washington. A private pilot claimed to have witnessed a string of shiny, unidentified flying objects, soaring past a nearby mountain at unbelievable speeds. This was the first post-World War II sighting that gained nationwide attention, and is credited with being the first of modern UFO encounters. The man’s description of said objects has also led the press to coining the terms flying saucer and flying disc, expressions we still us to this day.On June 24, 1947, pilot Kenneth Arnold was flying from Chehal . . . [More]

1947: UFO Fleet Spotted Near Mount Rainier

The year is 1947, the place, Mineral, Washington. A private pilot claimed to have witnessed a string of shiny, unidentified flying objects, soaring past a nearby mountain at unbelievable speeds. This was the first post-World War II sighting that gained nationwide attention, and is credited with being the first of modern UFO encounters. The man’s description of said objects has also led the press to coining the terms flying saucer and flying disc, expressions we still us to this day.On June 24, 1947, pilot Kenneth Arnold was flying from Chehal . . . [More]