Profile America: Electrifying Furniture

Profile America: Electrifying Furniture

Monday, August 15 — Chairs have a history going back to the ancient Egyptian Pharaohs, or even earlier in antiquity. But a couple of variants that no one was anxious to try out debuted this month in the 19th century. In […]

by · August 15, 2016 · Profile America
Profile America: Social Security Enacted

Profile America: Social Security Enacted

Sunday, August 14 — Preserving Social Security is a continuing concern in an increasingly aging America. The demographic profile was different on this date in 1935, when the program was signed into law by President Roosevelt. The program aimed to provide […]

by · August 15, 2016 · Profile America
Open House with Arjun Home Realty, August 13 & 14

Open House with Arjun Home Realty, August 13 & 14

Join Arjun Home Realty Corp. for an open house this weekend showcasing a lovely two-bedroom home located at 2861 Barkley Ave. The house will be open for viewing on Saturday and Sunday, August 13 and 14 respectively, from 1 to […]

Matters of Faith: Knowing The Voice of God

Matters of Faith: Knowing The Voice of God

To hear the voice of God, you’ve got to listen. To listen, you have to be silent.

by · August 14, 2016 · Matters of Faith, Religion

Safe Disposal Event on Sunday 

Bronx residents are urged to bring paint and electronics to Fordham University for #SAFEdisposal TOMORROW 10a-4p.

Go for the Gold! Learn To Swim at New Settlement Community Center

Go for the Gold! Learn To Swim at New Settlement Community Center

Swim Registration at New Settlement Community Center                 Register to learn to swim at the beautiful, modern New Settlement Community Center pool. Become a member to gain early registration, Monday, August 15 or […]

Open House with Arjun Home Realty, August 13 & 14

Open House with Arjun Home Realty, August 13 & 14

Join Arjun Home Realty Corp. for an open house this weekend showcasing a lovely two-bedroom home located at 2861 Barkley Ave. The house will be open for viewing on Saturday and Sunday, August 13 and 14 respectively, from 1 to […]

Whose Birthday Is It? August 13, 2016

Whose Birthday Is It? August 13, 2016

Alfred Hitchcock (1899) Hitchcock was a six-time Academy Award-nominated English-American filmmaker who directed more than 50 feature films in a career spanning six decades. A master of the suspense thriller, he developed a style that is so distinctive that any […]

by · August 13, 2016 · Bulletin Board
Quote of the Day: August 13, 2016

Quote of the Day: August 13, 2016

It will be acknowledged even by those that practice it not, that clear and round dealing is the honor of man’s nature, and that mixture of falsehood is like alloy in coin of gold and silver, which may make the […]

by · August 13, 2016 · Bulletin Board
Word of the Day: August 13, 2016

Word of the Day: August 13, 2016

concordat Definition: (noun) A signed written agreement between two or more parties (nations) to perform some action. Synonyms: compact, covenant Usage: The two nations were bitter enemies, but the signing of a concordat showed progress.

by · August 13, 2016 · Bulletin Board

Profile America: State Gas Taxes 

​Saturday, August 13 —  At least since the oil embargo of 1973, the cost of gasoline and diesel fuel has been closely followed.  A portion of the price is due to the Federal tax of 18.4 cents per gallon of gas, […]

by · August 13, 2016 · Profile America

Profile America: State Gas Taxes 

​Saturday, August 13 —  At least since the oil embargo of 1973, the cost of gasoline and diesel fuel has been closely followed.  A portion of the price is due to the Federal tax of 18.4 cents per gallon of gas, […]

by · August 13, 2016 · Profile America
Open House with Arjun Home Realty, August 13 & 14

Open House with Arjun Home Realty, August 13 & 14

Join Arjun Home Realty Corp. for an open house this weekend showcasing a lovely two-bedroom home located at 2861 Barkley Ave. The house will be open for viewing on Saturday and Sunday, August 13 and 14 respectively, from 1 to […]

Quote of the Day: August 12, 2016

Quote of the Day: August 12, 2016

The desire of power in excess caused the angels to fall; the desire of knowledge in excess caused man to fall. Francis Bacon (1561-1626)

by · August 12, 2016 · Bulletin Board
Word of the Day: August 12, 2016

Word of the Day: August 12, 2016

pedicab Definition: (noun) A tricycle (usually propelled by pedaling); used in the Orient for transporting passengers for hire. Synonyms: cycle, rickshaw Usage: Boys who once pulled rickshaws now pedal pedicabs.

by · August 12, 2016 · Bulletin Board