This piece is very interesting to citizens of Ohio and anyone concerned with the effects of our energy needs on the environment. It explains the innovative coal mining technique known as longwall mining and the potential effects on surronding areas. It made me think about how the mining/energy company is in the business to gererate energy at a reasonable price, and yet there is an additional price we all pay in the effects this mining has on our environment. Those who happen to live near the mining are affected even more by having to endure hardships that the rest of us never stop to consider when we redily use that energy. We assume that the government is regulating industry to protect its citizens, but often find out that sometimes it doesn't work that way.
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"Eat the Thin Mint and Shut Up." (deleted)
Review of Eat the Thin Mint and Shut Up. (deleted)
I enjoy sarcasm when it is done well and Ian's concise review of the proposed cookie boycott fits the bill. I think he still speaks a little too quickly (as he has in past pieces), but his amusing message comes across loud and clear.
The piece held my attention and I especially enjoyed the interwoven old home recordings. The narrator clearly demonstrates the unbreakable spirit of her grandmother, Kitty. Although the story has it's sad moments, I found myself uplifted by it, by Kitty's endurance and joy of life.
Comments by Paul Talbott
Comment for "Electricity: Paying the Price"
Paul Talbott
Posted on January 09, 2005 at 08:21 AM | Permalink
Review of Electricity: Paying the Price
This piece is very interesting to citizens of Ohio and anyone concerned with the effects of our energy needs on the environment. It explains the innovative coal mining technique known as longwall mining and the potential effects on surronding areas. It made me think about how the mining/energy company is in the business to gererate energy at a reasonable price, and yet there is an additional price we all pay in the effects this mining has on our environment. Those who happen to live near the mining are affected even more by having to endure hardships that the rest of us never stop to consider when we redily use that energy. We assume that the government is regulating industry to protect its citizens, but often find out that sometimes it doesn't work that way.
Comment for "Eat the Thin Mint and Shut Up." (deleted)
Paul Talbott
Posted on August 09, 2004 at 05:57 PM
Review of Eat the Thin Mint and Shut Up. (deleted)
I enjoy sarcasm when it is done well and Ian's concise review of the proposed cookie boycott fits the bill. I think he still speaks a little too quickly (as he has in past pieces), but his amusing message comes across loud and clear.
Comment for "Kitty Keeps On Singing"
Paul Talbott
Posted on May 25, 2004 at 09:23 AM | Permalink
Review of Kitty Keeps On Singing
The piece held my attention and I especially enjoyed the interwoven old home recordings. The narrator clearly demonstrates the unbreakable spirit of her grandmother, Kitty. Although the story has it's sad moments, I found myself uplifted by it, by Kitty's endurance and joy of life.