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The article examines the decrease in oil prices by 55 percent and its impact on American consumers and the U.S. economy. Topics mentioned include the equivalence of drop in oil prices to tax cut, the amount of money that the typical American household will save in 2015 due to lower gas prices according to the U.S. Energy Information Administration, and an increase in American oil production since 2009.

Probes into the issues affecting the relations between Canada and the U.S. Emergence of a distinctive Canadian identity; Differences in social and cultural values; Differences in economic and social programs. INSET: CANADA: A LOOK BACK.

The article discusses the increasing prices of gas in the U.S. It cites several factors behind the rising prices such as the international sanctions on Iran, which is the world's third largest oil exporter and the rising demand from developing countries China and India. It mentions that price spikes have resulted to U.S. becoming more energy-efficient and energy production already up. It then looks at the effects of increasing gas prices on U.S. President Barack Obama's approval ratings

This article explores the economic impact of the soaring global oil prices in 2008. According to the author, prices of goods and services are increasing due to high oil prices. He observes that the leaders of oil-rich countries like Iran, Russia and Venezuela are enjoying the trend. He attributes the soaring oil prices to increasing demand for the commodity, primarily from the booming economies of China, India and other developing countries.

The article discusses the U.S.'s move towards energy independence, driven by a boom in oil and gas production and increased conservation. The industry has been using new technologies, including hydraulic fracturing and horizontal drilling, to extract millions of barrels more each week. Since 2007, U.S. consumption of liquid fuels, including jet fuel, diesel and heating oil, have declined by around 9%. Driving habits have also changed, including a move towards more fuel-efficient cars.

The article discusses the pros and cons of the low price of petroleum in the U.S. The cited primary reason for the decline in price of petroleum are the global financial crisis and continuing recession. One of the disadvantages mentioned is the tendency for people to return to inefficient energy use and avoid vehicles that utilize alternative energy technologies. It is said that the decline in prices of petroleum would offer opportunity for the government to impose a carbon or gas tax.

Reports on the reaction of music fans to the use of lip-synching by singers during their performance. Factors to consider for live performances; Comparison of the expectations of the fans of traditional rock bands and popular music performers; Advantages of lip-synching during performances.

Focuses on the two chemical elements created by U.S. and Russian scientists in Dubna, Russia. Temporary names of the elements; Elements that can be found in nature; Chemical element that was created in 1994 and named for the German city where it was discovered.

Presents the results of the testing done for mad cow disease in several countries that produce large amount of beef in 2002. Number of cattle slaughtered and tested during the year; Cases of mad cow disease identified.

Presents an interview with Cameron Johnson, a college freshman from Virginia Tech University in Blacksburg, Virginia, about his Web site Certificateswap.com. Purpose of the Web site; Goals of Johnson for the business; Advice of Johnson on how to be successful in venturing into an Internet business.

Focuses on an international incident created by Triumph, an insult comic dog puppet and a regular on the television program "Late Night With Conan O'Brien." Remarks made by Triumph to the residents of the French-speaking province of Quebec during a visit in February 2004; Rationale for the sensitivity of language issue in Quebec; Efforts of the province of Quebec to protect its French culture.

Presents quoted statements from several personalities. Ralph Nader, an independent candidate for president in the U.S.; Muhammad Ismail Agha, an Afghan who was released from imprisonment at Guant&aacutenamo Bay, Cuba; Dr. Robert Lanza, a medical director of a U.S. firm who experimented on human cloning.

Presents several misspellings of items being auctioned at the eBay Web site as of March 2004. Possible reason for the spelling error; Approach recommended by eBay official Jim Griffith.

Focuses on a dispute between Nottingham and Yorkshire in England over the origin of the legendary character Robin Hood. Claims of Yorkshire regarding the birthplace of Robin Hood; Views of Robin Hood experts on the ancestry of Hood; Response of the leaders of Nottingham to the claims of Yorkshire.

Presents statistics on orange juice consumption, student financial aid programs and other issues in the U.S. as of 2004. Percentage decline in per capita orange juice consumption as of 1999; Proportion of baby boomers expected by demographers to live to age 100; Percentage of Afghans who had registered as of February 2004 to vote in the national elections scheduled for June 2004; Amount spent by the federal government of the U.S. in 2003 on student financial aid programs.

Introduces the Rain Water product discovered by Richard Heinichen, a former blacksmith from Dripping Springs in Texas. Challenges faced by Heinichen in collecting cloud juice and developing it into a bottled water; Places where the product is being sold; Distinguishing factor of Rain Water.

Features a 104-year-old macaw originally owned by former British Prime Minister Winston Churchill.

Features the comedy school at the Humber School of Creative and Performing Arts in Toronto, Ontario. Goal of students; Assumption of scholars of comedy concerning Canada.

Highlights the rural development effort of Canada through an experiment that will bring immigrants into the country's vast prairies, forests and tundra. Reasons the government must rely on increasing immigration; Criticism against the government's rural development effort.