Yet more random links

It's a new year which means that I'll try to squeeze in a third consecutive random links post in:

African Huts Far From the Grid Glow With Renewable Power

The growth of small-scale power systems in Africa - typically based off some form of renewables. A lot easier to get going than to build a grid. (Which is also one of the reasons why you might expect to find better cell service in the third world than Canada.)

I double-double do: Calgary couple ties the knot at Tim Horton's

Hopefully their marriage is better than the coffee there - it's about the only place that I can't take my coffee black

Lack of evidence leaves a cloud over child-rape case: Trial highlights challenges surrounding one of the most sensitive areas of justice, experts say

"Children's advocates, pediatricians and prosecutors say kids rarely lie about sexual abuse, and it is crucial their allegations aren't greeted with the dismissive skepticism that has stigmatized sexual assault victims." ... of course, although there is some controversy about these figures, rape has a high-level of false reporting.

‘Massive miscarriage of justice’

I suppose that this is somewhat related to the previous story, this one looking at the results of a crackdown aimed at pedophiles: "the evidence now shows that many of those convicted weren’t paedophiles at all. They were victims of straightforward online credit card fraud." How much evidence do you need?