rhetorician Definition: (noun) A person who delivers a speech or oration. Synonyms: orator, speechifier, speechmaker Usage: They continued to correspond, she in the unweighed language of unwavering affection, he in the chilly phraseology of the polished rhetorician.
Nothing is more beautiful than the love that has weathered the storms of life. The love of the young for the young, that is the beginning of life. But the love of the old for the old, that is the […]
Franz Schubert (1797) One of the most gifted musicians of the 19th century, Schubert was an Austrian composer who wrote his first of nine symphonies in 1813 at the age of 16. He wrote more than 600 songs, many to […]
IS YOURS’ WEARING THIN? by Rev. J. Loren Russell, BA, MDiv. Ecclesiastes 7:8-9 (NIV) 8 The end of a matter is better than its beginning, and patience is better than pride. 9 Do not be quickly provoked in your spirit, […]
New York needs a truly independent ethics watchdog that is empowered and effective.
Richard Drew, 3M Company, was working on another problem when he invented one of the world’s most practical items, masking tape and later, Scotch tape.
John James Beckley was appointed the first Librarian of Congress this week in 1802.
Vanessa Redgrave (1937) Redgrave is a British actress noted for herversatility and elegant presence. The daughterof actor Michael Redgrave, she made herLondon stage debut in 1958 and won praise asRosalind in As You Like It. She went on tobecome a […]
Rising genius always shoots out its rays fromamong the clouds, but these will gradually rollaway and disappear as it ascends to itssteady luster. Washington Irving (1783-1859)
cozen Definition: (verb) To mislead by means of a petty trick or fraud. Synonyms: deceive, delude, lead on Usage: He has wronged me and deceived me enough, he shall not cozen me further!
Bronx, NY – January 26, 2016) – Bronx District Attorney Darcel D. Clark announces the indictment of JOSE “Alex” FELICIANO and DANIELLE WHYTE in the death of their seven-week-old son, MASON TYLER FELICIANO, after which they are accused of transporting the […]
More Bronx Football History and the Super Bowl… By Victor Mastro The Modern Era Since 1973 Pro football has not been played in the Bronx since 1973. Nevertheless, the Bronx continues to contribute to the sport. At the […]
nyc.gov/parks Connect with NYC Parks This Week in Parks: Jan 30, 2016 – Feb 3, 2016 Citywide Highlights Gracie Mansion Tours The People’s House, Gracie Mansion, is once again open for free tours each Tuesday. Find out how to reserve […]
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