The Canadian government, having sent quick offers of oil, warships, airplanes and other humanitarian aid to the United States to deal with Hurricane Katrina hopes those measures will help improve testy relations with the U.S.

The Volcano Vaporizer, known as the premier vaporizer on the market, is famous throughout the world.

Something is wrong with the bears in the forest. But what? Could it be they are more aggressive than usual? Or maybe they`re not of this planet?This is explored in a new science-fiction novel.

Baidu, China`s internet search leader is planning to launch a new web service that will offer web logs just like the ones from Microsoft and Google. "There`s a product named Baidu Space," Cynthia He, a representative for Baidu, said on Wednesday.

Many desktop bound offices are starting to use instant messaging tools to communicate among workers.

Development of alternative energy sources has been a major work in progress for many research-based businesses. Alternative energy, which would hopefully supply energy to everything from cars to homes, would help both businesses and consumers save a significant amount of money. In addition, if alternative energy is developed correctly, it will help save our already depleting environment.

How is it that international sensations like Starbucks succeed in the way that they do, even when the coffee is by all accounts more expensive than the average homebrew? They sell more than their coffee. They sell their atmosphere. It works.

Subterfuge Publishing, announced today the details of their "Book Cover Contest" for their politically charged Novel "Hulagu"s Web &,#8211,...

Last year at this time, the Seattle Seahawks were set up to be labeled a major disappointment. The Seahawks won`t have to carry such lofty expectations.

The Internet Watch Foundation (IWF) celebrated a decade of success, cracking down on illegal content on the internet.

Things aren?t going very well for pop icon, Madonna, these days. Whenever she tries to do something good for humanity, the plan backfires and she is left reeling by the bad publicity.

Last season, Bruce Bowen nearly got into a physical altercation with Michael Finely, who didn?t have a lot of nice things to say about the tactics employed by Bowen on defense. Ironically, Finely is now a teammate of Bowen in San Antonio. To add an insult to injury, Finely serves as his backup.

Instead of a ground contingent, Germany is pledging naval support to help prevent the smuggling of arms into the country for the Hizballah terrorist group via a sea route. Speculation had been that while Germany would not send troops to Lebanon`s south, Berlin might be willing to send troops to help secure the border with Syria - also to prevent arms smuggling.

When it comes to human-interest stories, Yuniesky Betancourt`s flight to freedom and subsequent landing in the Major Leagues figures to momentarily spice up the moribund Mariners.

A new website, known as Mo`s List, provides educational research and student resources geared toward high school and college students. Information is offered on a plethora of educational research topics, as well as links to public and private resources and databases.