Have a look at that sweet piece up above and just imagine your mail being carted around inside. Go ahead, we’ll wait. If Chrysler has its druthers (and stays afloat long enough to make good on its good intentions), it’ll soon be producing a fleet of all-electric Town and Country minivans for the United States Postal Service. The automaker has voiced its plans to apply for a federal grant in order to get things moving, though it will be looking to utility companies Duke Energy and ConEd to make it all come together. If all goes well, the vans produced will have a range of around 40 miles, though it’s expected that they will have a gasoline-powered motor on board in case that last overnight package requires just a few more miles. ‘Course, there’s no guarantee that the application will result in a grant, but for all those who appreciate comedy, we can only hope it flies though in record time.

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Josh Straub obviously loves Guitar Hero, but isn’t so fond of how the plastic play-action instruments included with them perform, or break from non-intensive use. So he took the time, and pictures, to compile Guitar Hero Instrument Photo Repair Guides. From tips on fixing a loose whammy bar to knowing exactly what screwdriver you’ll need to get into your deadened drums, Straub’s guide is darned thorough, and also covers the Guitar Hero 3 plastic axe. Got another great guide for Rock Band or other pseudo-instruments? Drop the link in the comments. [via Ars Technica]

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Gadgets are cool, but let’s face it, carrying all that techno-swag can get a little burdensome after awhile. This is especially true when you’re trying to answer your phone while listening to your MP3 player. And when you add a headset and headphones into the mix its just a FAIL all the way around. But Tri-Specs Inc. has created Trispecs in a stylish attempt to free you from your techie-clutter.

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