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The Second War of Currents: How DC Is Quietly Taking Over
Electricity has been shaped by two rival ideas that have taken turns defining our world. Alternating current, or AC, became the backbone of industrial civilization, while direct current, or DC, quietly survived in the background. The story of how AC first won, and how DC is now winning again, is … [continued]
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Owen Sound library book fair celebrates local authors
From January to May the Owen Sound & North Grey Union Public Library will host authors for fireside chats, by the fireplace in the Carnegie wing.
‘Only silence is allowed’: Activists decry proposed MDOT rules that could affect protests, unhoused
The proposed rules would prohibit staying at a rest area longer than 48 hours, require a permit for group activities and prohibit “disruptive behavior,” including soliciting.
Tesla Model Y Battery Replacement Saga
For some reason, people are surprised to learn that many electric vehicles have a humble 12 volt battery onboard, just like the one you might find in a Honda Civic, for example. The 12 volt battery performs a number of critical functions. In a Tesla, it powers the exterior and … [continued]
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Suicide prevention for farmers the focus of upcoming Lucknow workshop
Fifty-nine per cent of farmers meet the classifications for anxiety and 35 per cent meet the classifications for depression.