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Frederick Taylor was a leading voice in the Scientific Management movement of managerial studies. Through studies on both time and motion, Taylor and those he influenced led many factories to dramatically increase their productivity...

Roger Mavity founded his own advertising agency, Mavity Gilmore Jaume, in 1981. After selling the business in 1991, he became Chief Executive of Granada Group's leisure division, then Chairman of Citigate, and then Chief Executive of...

MOT 1962: FORD CONCEPT CARS: WS Ford Mustang concept sports car driving on side road w/people standing sidewalk, possibly college, gathering around as car stops, VS Young adults, hand opening hood, MS Engine. Note: Now in The Henry...

Just the Facts: The Emergence of America Uses fascinating historical footage to explore six decades thats shaped Modern America. The series examines the Gilded Age in the late 19th century, the Progressive Era of the early 20th century,...

The first mass-produced car in America was basically a lawnmower with leather trim, but it was a start, right? This is the story of Mary Anderson and the Windshield Wiper - an invention that happened by a stroke of fate!

Learn more about U.S. Pres. Richard Nixon's resignation and the circumstances surrounding it.

Gerald Ford ascended to the presidency upon the resignation of Richard Nixon. Since he had been selected to replace Spiro Agnew as Nixon's Vice President the year prior, Ford is the only person to ever have served as both Vice President...

On April 14, 1865, John Wilkes Booth shot Abraham Lincoln at Ford's Theatre in Washington, DC. Much has been written about Booth's motivations: that he was a Confederate sympathizer, or suffering from professional jealousy, or simply...

Just the Facts: The Emergence of Modern America: The Progressive Era uses fascinating historical footage to explore six decades that shaped modern America. The series examines the Gilded Age in the late 19th century, the Progressive Era...

Nicolas Maduro recalled that "for 17 weeks, foreign imperialist forces have constantly threatened to disrupt peace in the Caribbean, South America, and Venezuela, using false and absurd arguments that even the US public does not believe"

Ontario's opposition party is reacting after Premier Doug Ford walked back his threat to audit organizations that he says are funneling money to "left-wing radical groups" like ACORN Canada.

The United States has significantly ramped up its military presence in South American waters, deploying its largest aircraft carrier, the USS Gerald R. Ford, along with three warships. Meanwhile, allied cooperation faces strain: the UK...

The United States has significantly ramped up its military presence in South American waters, deploying its largest aircraft carrier, the USS Gerald R. Ford, along with three warships. Meanwhile, allied cooperation faces strain: the UK...

At Formula Ford, a sales rep explained how the advertised $998 down payment was actually more than $4,000 when factoring in other charges, including some listed in the fine print.

The U.S. is undertaking its largest-ever military buildup in the Caribbean, signaling heightened readiness amid regional tensions.

Russia has announced plans to support Venezuela amid increased U.S. military activity in the Caribbean. The move signals growing tensions between Moscow and Washington as both nations expand their strategic influence in Latin America.

The Ontario government had a wishlist of what they wanted to see from the federal budget, including tax cutsand funding towards major projects. CBC's Lorenda Reddekopp has the details.

The Ford government passed legislation on Thursday to remove speed cameras across the province by Nov. 14. CBC's Lorenda Reddekopp has the details from Queen's Park.

President Donald Trump is considering plans to target cocaine facilities and drug trafficking routes inside Venezuela, though he has not yet made a decision on whether to move forward with them.

Ontario's big city mayors have written a letter to the Ford government requesting to amend the province's speed camera program. CBC's Lane Harrison has the details on the changes they are hoping to put forward.