Articles related to "Robertson"

A mishap led to the invention of the Robertson screw and screwdriver, patented in 1909. The design remains popular: 85% of screws sold in Canada are Robertsons.

The stories behind square-head Robertson screws and star-patterned Phillips bits, plus how the new Quick-Wedge helps make working with slot-head screws easier

Although he taught literature at Toronto's Trinity College for 21 years, Davies entered university as a non-degree student because he could not pass a mathematics exam.

Morgan Robertson wrote Futility fourteen years before the RMS Titanic sunk in the Atlantic Ocean. Many details in his book are eerily similar to the real-life tragedy.

Jill Kennedy makes her directing debut this spring with Nilo Cruz's Pulitzer Prize winning play Anna in the Tropics at Holy Heart Theatre, St. John`s.

Sen. Obama has come under fire for controversial comments made by his pastor Jeremiah Wright. Sen. McCain has embraced controversial pastors and been given a pass.

Robertson Davies' Deptford Trilogy delve into the human psyche and leave the reader with a lot to think about.

Episode guide for Season 2 of Corner Gas. The Canadian sitcom premiered in 2004 and was created by (and stars) comedian Brent Butt as gas station owner Brent Leroy.

Kitson boutique, located Robertson Blvd. in L.A., is as famous for its shoppers as for its less-than-impressive merchandise.

The Coureur des Bois, or Runners of the Woods, were a group of individuals who traded furs with the First Nations in New France in the 17th Century.

If you watch Nick Jr. - or have preschoolers or grade school youngsters who do - you've probably heard the infectious rhythms and informative silliness of Yo Gabba Gabba!

NBA Hall of Famer Oscar Robertson believes his record as the only player to average a triple-double during a full NBA season will not be matched again.

NBA basketball fans love to argue about the best NBA players of all-time. Suite101 puts the argument to rest with our Top 3 All-time NBA Players.

The Center for Biological Diversity reports that about 15,000 medicinal plants across the globe are at risk from habitat destruction, overharvesting, and big business.

Australia's Angus & Robertson bookstore launches its first in-store print-on-demand Espresso Book Machine in Melbourne.

B.C.'s Attorney General, Mike de Jong, is referring two questions to the court on Canada's polygamy law, hoping that the law will stand up and end years of uncertainty

How can you protect your skin from early signs of aging? Ignoring these myths about the sun and skin care is a good place to start!

Seventy writers tell stories of public shame in the anthology Mortification, edited by Robin Robertson. Barnes, Hiaasen, and Ondaatje remind us even they're not perfect.

A short overview of the 10 tools needed to start your home workshop - from pencils to power saws

For the past four years Thrasher Magazine has made a renowned spectacle sponsoring their skateboarding contest at Wallenberg High School in San Francisco, CA.

One of NBA basketball fans favorite arguments -- best all-time player -- is rekindled with a new addition to the list.

New fiction from Nancy Kress, Robert Reed, William Barton, Damien Broderick, R Garcia y Robertson, Ted Kosmatka & Heather Lindsley; non-fiction from James Patrick Kelly

Fiction from Will McIntosh, Daniel Kaysen, Al Robertson, Stephenie Burgis, Gary Couzens and Lawrence Conquest, reviews by Peter Tennant, Tony Lee, columns by Stephen Volk

The Salterton Trilogy by Robertson Davies offers both great satire and compelling storytelling.

Carolyn Arends brings her piercing intelligence and considerable talents to "Christmas: An Irrational Season," lovely in every sense of the word.

When the Band decided to call it quits after 16 years, they wanted to go out in style. And they wanted the entire affair documented. Who better than Martin Scorsese?

Barack Obama denouncing Jeremiah Wright's comments is no surprise. There is a great danger, however, in continually allowing these comments into the political arena.

Whether you're a first-time homeowner or a novice woodworker, there's an entire language of woodworking terminology you'll come across. Here the terms are defined.

Its origins are a mystery, but what is certain is that it was first planted in Mâconnais in France in the village of Chardonnay, from where it spread to the New World.

Readers of Vladimir Nabokov's 'Lolita' are coaxed into empathising with a known pedophile; Slavic Literature expert, Professor Alexander Dolinin reveals how.

Levon Helm of The Band returns to the spotlight with his new album Electric Dirt, an earthy blend of rock, country, blues and soul sure to please any Band fan.

Claudia Strasser and Jon Robertson share romantic ideas for home decorating. Turn your bedroom into a romantic Valentine's Day retreat.

Misguided information about acne-prone or oily skin can lead to further problems, frustration, and discouragement. These myths and truths will help prevent breakouts.

On September 24, 2009, the appointment of a special prosecutor to prosecute two men on one count each of practicing polygamy was quashed by the B.C. Supreme Court.

Debuts from Al Robertson, Matthew Kressel, and Paul M. Berger, while Alaya Dawn Johnson, regular contributor Will McIntosh and -after two decades- Bruce Sterling return.

Jonathon Larson's work transferred the spirit of La Bohème to Manhattan's East Village, attracting young people to the theater, winning a Pulitzer and four Tony awards.

The last of the log-cabin presidents, James Garfield attacked political corruption and returned a measure of prestige to the White House

Biography of Andy Rooney, war correspondent, Emmy-winning TV journalist and public affairs author.

Fiction from Stephen Baxter, Kit Reed, Michael Cassutt, Sara Genge, R Garcia y Robertson and Ian McHugh, opinion from Sheila Williams, Robert Silverberg & Paul di Filippo

The signs of the zodiac may have significantly affected the styles and lives of several modern artists.

Aliette de Bodard's Chinese ghost story, and other fiction from Tim Lees, regular Daniel Kaysen, columnist Stephen Volk, Al Robertson and debutant Roz Clarke.

Corner Gas is a Canadian sitcom set in Saskatchewan. It's like Seinfeld and Friends without the New York part. Very funny, very real, very Canadian.

Ackerman's book provides not only a detailed rendition of Garfield's murder, but also a close look at Gilded Age politics.

Dr. Frederick Banting earned Nobel Prize in 1923 and was knighted in 1934 for Insulin discovery. Sir Banting was also an artist, painting with members of Group of Seven

Ireland's Killruddery Gardens retain original 17th- 18th- and 19th - century garden features. Renovations, begun about 1840 and shaped by popular tastes, persist.

Footpaths are decoration in the car-heavy city of Los Angeles, but walking still offers hidden delights. Venture on foot in West Hollywood, Beverly Hills and Los Feliz.

Shopping for books online saves time and can save money as well. There are a range of online bookstores to suite all reading interests and budgets.

Celebrate Irish American History Month in preschool through a simple lesson plan which includes activities, picture books, and crafts related to St. Patrick's Day.

Ezra Stiles Ely was an influential Presbyterian clergyman who wanted to merge church and state to ensure that the nation was ruled by orthodox christians.

This cookbook, with 200 recipes, offers conveniently-healthy meals designed for vegetarians, all cooked in a slow cooker.