quebec

    By Bruce Watson

    | 5:30PM 11/23/2009
    On the surface, the twisted tale of Nathalie Blanchard seems to be yet another cautionary tale about how Facebook isn't really private, how social media can get you fired, and how the internet is a cruel mistress. On a deeper level, Blanchard's story indicates the growing popularity -- and danger...

    By Aaron Crowe

    | 5:00PM 4/06/2009
    The high price of maple syrup is leading to some sticky crimes in Quebec, Canada, where someone recently broke into a sugar shack and stole eight barrels of maple syrup worth $16,000 to $18,000.The 15,000 liters is so valuable because the cost of a can of maple syrup has gone up to $10 from $6 last...