cistron Definition: (noun) A section of DNA that contains the geneticcode for a single polypeptide and functions as ahereditary unit. Synonyms: gene, factor Usage: When cistrons are located in reproductive cells, theypass their information to the next generation.
Jules Hardouin Mansart (1646) Mansart was a French architect and townplanner who completed the Palace of Versailles. Favored by Louis XIV, he was made the chief architect for royal buildings.After enlarging the château of Saint-Germain-en-Laye, he began work at Versailles. Much of his […]
Silver Alert issued 4/16/16 at 4:25 AM. The NYPD has issued a Silver Alert for the disappearance of Jose Aguasvivas, a 67-year-old Hispanic male from the Woodstock area of The Bronx, suffering from schizophrenia and bipolar disorder. Mr. Aguasvivas was […]
What they do in heaven we are ignorant of; what they do not do we are told expressly. Jonathan Swift (1667-1745)
sobriquet Definition: (noun) An affectionate or humorous nickname. Synonyms: cognomen, moniker, nickname, soubriquet Usage: Usually he saw things long before others were aware that there was anything to see—a trait that had won for him the sobriquet of Hawk.
Émile Durkheim (1858) Along with Max Weber, Durkheim is considered one of the chief founders of modern sociology. His view that the methods of natural science can be applied to the study of society was influenced by the positivist philosophy […]
Panic was not a word for the Mets but the win was urgent By Rich Mancuso/ Sports Editor Terry Collins went to his closer for a five-out save in the eighth inning at Citi Field Wednesday afternoon. Jeurys […]
Pedro Maldonado, Worshipful Master of Uhland Lodge #735, presents Bronx Borough President Ruben Diaz Jr. with the DeWitt Clinton Award for Community Service on Monday, April 11, 2016, at the City Island Masonic Hall. The award is given to Non-Masons […]
On Monday April 11th, 2016 Mayor de Blasio today met with Prime Minister of Albania, Mr. Edi Rama; the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Mr. Ditmir Bushati; and Ambassador of Albania to the United States, Ms. Floreta Faber as part of […]
You are invited to By the Numbers: Gentrification, an event hosted by the NYU Furman Center to mark the launch of its State of New York City’s Housing and Neighborhoods in 2015 report. The event will be held on Monday, May 9th, 2016 […]
You think that you are Ann’s suitor; that you are the pursuer and she the pursued; that it is your part to woo, to persuade, to prevail, to overcome. Fool: it is you who are the pursued, the marked-down quarry, […]
pyrosis Definition: (noun) A painful burning sensation in the chest caused by gastroesophageal reflux (backflow from the stomach irritating the esophagus); symptomatic of an ulcer or a diaphragmatic hernia or other disorder. Synonyms: heartburn Usage: Even after he swore off […]
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