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The article looks at Canada's role in the War of 1812 upon its bicentennial. Topics discussed include a planned monument in Ottawa, Ontario, competing U.S. and Canadian mythologies around the war, and several books on the subject including "The Civil War of 1812," by Alan Taylor, "Perilous Fight: America's Intrepid War with Britain on the High Seas, 1812-1815," by Stephen Budiansky, and "How Britain Won the War of 1812," by Brian Arthur.

The article provides information on the use of two-lift concrete paving in building concrete pavements. According to the article, two-lift paving is returning to the forefront as a sustainable, long-lasting pavement solution and that its potential benefits are attracting the attention of agencies and contractors across the U.S. Joep Meijer, president of environmental consulting firm the Right Environment, said that two-lift is optimized for recycling and reuse.

In this article the author discusses the state of the Canadian economy in 2007, noting that Canada's commercial performance lags well behind that of the United States. The piece includes details of a study that examined the Canadian economy and suggested methods to improve it, including increased technology, more spending on higher education and lower taxes.

Provides information on the Atlantic stingrays that live their entire lives at the Saint Johns River in northern Florida. Description; Reduction of the concentration of body fluids to minimize the osmotic flow into the rays' bodies; Role of stingrays in the ecosystem.

Reports on the presence of red foxes in urban areas in the United States. Public reaction to red fox presence; Contributing factors to presence of red fox in urban areas; Adaptability in urban surroundings; Ecological value of the red fox. INSET: Teaching Awareness Of Nature in the City.

The article looks at the experience of the War of 1812 in Canada, where the war's 200th anniversary is being recognized in a number of events in 2012. It recounts the stories of two men in the war, Canadian Joseph Willcocks and American Duncan McArthur. Also discussed is the British Royal Navy's use of Canadian ships, including the Liverpool Packet, as privateers.

The article looks at the theory posited by historian Alan Taylor in the book "The Civil War of 1812" about the War of 1812. Taylor suggests that Canada and Great Britain won the war because financier David Parish convinced the U.S. to abandon fighting in the Saint Lawrence River Valley in exchange for the financial support the military required. Because of this deal, the U.S. opted to fight on the Canadian frontier instead of cutting off the enemies' resources by controlling the river. INSET: FACE TO FACE WITH THE REAL SIR ISAAC BROCK.

This article focuses on homes constructed with concrete, and their advantages. Scott Sundberg and his wife decided to build their Mississippi Gulf Coast home out of concrete and after Hurricane Katrina, it was the only home still standing, completely intact. Sundberg used Insulated Concrete Forms (ICF), a Canadian innovation developed 40 years ago, to construct their house. Concrete homes are windproof, insectproof, bulletproof, and more energy efficient. However, they cost 7% to 10% more to build.

Reports on the pestilence attacking America's few living reefs. Preliminary estimations on white pox consumption; Reef catastrophes experienced by America; Photomonitoring research by Reef Relief; Findings in the study.

Examines the United States antitrust lawsuit against Microsoft Co. The reasoning behind the lawsuit; The underlying premise; Mention of US struggles with IBM Corp. in the 1970's.

The article presents information on the trend for consumers to agree to terms and conditions that they have not read and do not understand. Topics include the book "More Than You Wanted to Know: The Failure of Mandated Disclosure" by Omri Ben Shahan and Carl Schneider, the use of disclosure agreements in the real estate market, and the effect of mandatory disclosure rules of labels on producers and consumers.

The article discusses economic policy in the U.S. as of November 26, 2012, regarding the fiscal cliff, which refers to a series of budget cuts and tax increases scheduled to take effect in January 2013, unless a compromise is reached by the U.S. Congress. Topics include cooperation in public budget planning; a comparison of the U.S. fiscal negotiations to political conditions in Canada; and the need for compromise in politics.

The article looks at the Canadian legacy of the War of 1812, which is celebrating its bicentennial in 2012. Topics include a short film that highlights Canada's achievement in the war, how the war's major heroic figures including Major General Sir Isaac Brock, native leader Tecumseh, Ontario settler Laura Secord, and Lieutenant Colonel Charles de Salaberry will be featured on commemorative Canadian quarters, and how politicians benefit from marketing the war as inclusive of race and gender.

The article provides Canadian news briefs for March 19, 2012. In Toronto, Ontario, the Fort York Foundation advertised that the town was successfully defended during the War of 1812 after a raid in April 1813, when in fact the town was invaded by U.S. troops in July of 1813. A man from Edmonton, Alberta is suing his tae kwon do instructor. A reception for Canada's parliamentary poet Laureate, Fred Wah, was held by Senate Speaker Noël Kinsella.

The article discusses the U.S. government's sale of helium, which is stockpiled in an underground bunker, the Bush Dome Reserve, in Texas,

The article discusses the prices of pharmaceutical drugs paid by U.S. and Canadian citizens. Canada and the U.S. are two of four countries that do not have a national pharmacare program, the article states. Also discussed are Canadian political parties who promoted federal drug plans in the 2008 election platforms.

The article examines the contention that speculation drives up the price of oil. It reports that the U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission investigated this possibility and found it to be without merit. An investigation ordered by senator Byron Dorgan concluded otherwise based on an analysis of traffic on Google, the Internet search engine.

In this article the author discusses a number of agricultural Ponzi schemes that have swindled farmers in Canada and the United States. The piece is written in light of a scam based on the breeding of pigeons that collapsed in 2008. The author also examines schemes that involved raising worms, Jerusalem artichokes and ants. The relation of greed to get-rich-quick plans is explored.

In this article the author discusses Canadian country music singer Corb Lund and his music recording "Horse Soldier! Horse Soldier!" a celebration of in song of mounted infantry. Corb is quoted stating that he has found new fans among historic reenactors who have adopted the album and in the U.S. armed forces.

The article discusses the social significance of the book "The Last of the Mohicans," by James Fenimore Cooper. Particular attention is given to Hawk-eye, the protagonist in the text, who is largely seen as the model for Hollywood's most famous creation, the cowboy. Article topics include the merit of Cooper's literary works, his place among American authors of the 19th century, as well as a historical review of the Canada/New York border during the time of the Native Americans.

The article reports on "Cosmopolitan" magazine's influence in reforming the United States Senate in the early twentieth century. A discussion is presented about the original structure of the senate, which was filled with appointees from state legislatures. The effects of media mogul William Randolph Hearst's assignment of a series of articles about corruption in the senate to novelist David Graham Phillips are presented.

The article discusses Canada's welfare system. Finance Minister Jim Flaherty introduced the Working Income Tax Benefit (WITB) in 2007. Analysts say the bill is a carbon copy of the U.S. Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC). Both discuss reducing the "welfare wall." A study showed that the poverty rate for U.S. children would be 25% higher without the EITC. Canada hopes to achieve similar numbers.

Reports that in mid-December 1994 Alberta-born Reg Cardinal of the University of Maine, one of three Albertans on the Black Bears, helped his team defeat the St. Cloud University Huskies of Minnesota and maintain their undefeated record, the best in U.S. college hockey. Why he left Alberta; His work ethic.

Discusses various topics about the engineer force of the U.S. Army. Health issues at the Engineer Regiment; Recommendations about dealing with the assignment process; Discussion on promotions and training.