Tom Paxton – Dogs At Midnight
Tom Paxton's 1970 classic about Black Lung Disease that coal miners once got frequently and is now becoming more common once again with mountain top and strip mining.
The LED Traffic Light and the Danger of “But Sometimes”
"Around the mid-2000’s, the LED traffic light began making its way onto the scene. Recent developments in LED technology meant that energy efficient replacements for the standard incandescent lamp were beginning to appear. Municipalities rejoiced with the energy savings they provided, but in cold climates they weren’t met with quite as warm a welcome. Not producing sufficient heat to melt snow on their lenses, some drivers became confused by ambiguous signals and caused fatal accidents. This video tells the tale of why this newfound “problem” generated harsh criticism to the new technology, and explains why this reaction is entirely dumb and regressive."
Raspberry Rock – Off Grid Cabin – My battery problem
Electricity is a remarkably simple thing, but at the same time can be quite complex. Little things like a loose bolt can cause a world of problems.
"I've had this problem with my batteries as part of my solar power system at my off grid cabin. But I finally found the cause and you guys are going to rail me for this. Off Grid Living, baby. "
