What are the forces that drive science and technology? How do we get from Wilbur and Orville Wright’s day where they could tinker their way to a major engineering breakthrough with little more than spruce frames, canvas and a hand built engine.... what.... "a hand built engine?" Where did this come from?

We have all heard of Wilbur and Orville, but who has ever heard of Charlie? Without Charlie there would have been no powered flight at Kitty Hawk. Charlie designed and built the water-cooled engine, from scratch, that Wilbur and Orville used that memorable day in 1903 - he made it in six weeks. Did I mention Charlie was a bicycle mechanic?

It’s been used as a cleaning solution, as an antidote for gonorrhea, a sterilizer during surgery and now is used to fight off bacteria and halitosis. The oxidation of bacteria though the use of a rinse is one of the easiest ways to sterilize an environment, which is why the method has been used for odor control in the mouth since the naissance of Listerine in 1879 as a surgical antiseptic.

Mouthwash has grown from its humble origins to a product that fills a variety of needs. With it carries a variety of consequences. Dr. Philip M. Tierno, Jr. Director of Clinical Microbiology and Diagnostic Immunology at Tisch Hospital, New York University Medical Center surmises on some emerging issues having to do with mouthwash, including alcohol versus alcohol-free washes.

When mouthwash first came into existence there was no non-alcoholic variety. Even today many mouthwashes contain alcohol. However, continual use of a mouthwash containing alcohol can bring about some negative effects as well as positive—including cancer. Similar to those who contract mouth cancer associated with an over consumption of alcohol, riding oneself of bad breath with wash containing alcohol may also be a cancerous trigger.

AURORA, Ontario, August 6 /PRNewswire/ -- Magna International Inc. (TSX: MG.A; NYSE: MGA) today reported financial results for the second quarter and six months ended June 30, 2008.

SOUTHINGTON, Connecticut, August 6 /PRNewswire/ --

CaptiveLearning.com, an on-line educational platform devoted to the captive insurance industry, was officially launched on August 1, 2008. The website is dedicated to building excellence in captive insurance company operations and governance, and is a captive.com companion website.

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BEIJING, August 6 /PRNewswire/ --

- Pavilion's Caring World Experience Features High Tech, Interactive Exhibits

Johnson & Johnson (NYSE: JNJ), Worldwide Partner of the International Olympic Committee and Official Partner of the Beijing 2008 Olympic and Paralympic Games, today unveiled its Olympic Games Pavilion on the Olympic Green. As part of the Pavilion's Caring World exhibition, which illustrates the company's commitment to caring and creating a healthier society throughout the world, Johnson & Johnson offers visitors to the Beijing 2008 Olympic Games the chance to experience a rare exhibit of authentic Qin Shi Huang Terracotta Warriors.

LONDON, August 6 /PRNewswire/ --

Half of UK physicians believe that the new five-yearly revalidation process for doctors will belittle their professionalism, and 65% fear it will reduce morale, according to new TNS Healthcare research. In its study of more than 200 GPs across the UK, TNS Healthcare found little support for the new procedure, with 71% of physicians believing it will reduce time with patients and almost two-thirds anticipating that it will be no more than a "tick box" exercise. In fact, almost half are concerned revalidation will serve as a tool to weed out doctors viewed as difficult to manage or uncooperative.

BILLERICA, Massachusetts, August 6 /PRNewswire/ --

- October 27-29 Meeting in San Diego Brings Customers together to More Fully Utilize 3-D Printing Technology for Competitive Advantage

Objet Geometries Ltd., the innovation leader in 3-D printing, will host its first-ever Users Meeting Conference in North America on October 27-29, 2008 at the Rancho Bernardo Inn in San Diego, California. This event will provide existing customers with in-depth knowledge about Objet's award-winning technologies and advanced industry practices to more fully realize the promise of rapid prototyping in their businesses.

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CHESHIRE, England, August 6 /PRNewswire/ --

Barbour ABI are proud to announce the launch of further services to boost our online offering. Evolution which was introduced earlier this year has now evolved to incorporate a new marketing feature called List Track and advanced services for larger split-territory sales teams with the Management Pack.

By tracking projects from concept to completion, we ensure our clients always get value added roofing data for their subscription, and by reporting on 100% of planning applications, even for smaller domestic projects, we offer the best coverage of planned work available.

CALGARY, Canada, August 6 /PRNewswire/ --

- 83 Per Cent Increase in Funds Flow From Operations to USD524 Million

- 190 Per Cent Increase in Net Income to USD293 Million

- 8 Per Cent Increase in Production to 132.9 Mbbl/d

Addax Petroleum Corporation ("Addax Petroleum" or the "Corporation") (TSX:AXC and LSE:AXC), today announced its results for the quarter ended June 30, 2008. The financial results are prepared in accordance with Canadian GAAP and the reporting currency is US dollars.

BERLIN, August 6 /PRNewswire/ -- A 64-year-old man from France is the patient with the longest support time worldwide by the implantable heart support system INCOR(R). For five years already the Frenchman has been living with the system.

In August 2003, the then 59-year-old Jean-Pierre Offe was suffering from end-stage heart failure. Poor blood circulation in the heart muscle and two heart attacks had weakened his heart so severely it could no longer supply his body with enough blood. For medical reasons Mr. Offe was not eligible for heart transplantation, but desperately needed support for his failing heart.