Quote of the Day: August 16, 2016
He that hath a satirical vein, as he maketh others afraid of his wit, so he had need be afraid of others’ memory. Francis Bacon (1561-1626)
Archive for August, 2016
Word of the Day: August 16, 2016
erratum Definition: (noun) An error in printing or writing, especially such an error noted in a list of corrections and bound into a book. Synonyms: misprint, typo Usage: Subsequent printings of the book contained an index of the errata that […]
Profile America: Back To School
Tuesday, August 16 — It’s still summer break for many kids, but already in progress is one of the nation’s largest seasonal events; one that exchanges leisure for classroom study. It’s back to school time. From nursery school to college, over […]
Kids from Dominican Republic Arrive in New York To Play Baseball
Santo Domingo and The Bronx – Linked by love of baseball By Rich Mancuso/Sports Editor They arrived in town earlier this week with ambitions of competing on the baseball diamond with kids just like them. But these youngsters from Santo […]
First Pitch To Be Thrown for Ram-Crusader Cup Game at Yankee Stadium
THE COLLEGE OF HOLY CROSS DIRECTOR OF ATHLETICS NATHAN PINE AND FORDHAM UNIVERSITY HEAD FOOTBALL COACH ANDREW BREINER TO THROW OUT CEREMONIAL FIRST PITCHES PRIOR TO MONDAY’S YANKEES-BLUE JAYS GAME AT YANKEE STADIUM Holy Cross and Fordham Alumni, Fans and […]
Whose Birthday Is It? August 15, 2016
Julia Child (1912) Child was an American chef, author, and TV personality who introduced French cooking to the American public. She began studying French cuisine while her husband was stationed in France on a diplomatic assignment and attended Paris’s famous […]
Quote of the Day: August 15, 2016
There are only two styles of portrait painting, the serious and the smirk. Charles Dickens (1812-70)
Word of the Day: August 15, 2016
tremulous Definition: (adjective) Marked by trembling, quivering, or shaking. Synonyms: quavering Usage: The moonlight on the lawn was tremulous, as if the sward were a rippling sea.
Bronx DA: Cases of Interest for the Week of August 15, 2016
Cases of Interest for the Week of August 15, 2016 Monday, August 15, 2016 ADA Judge Part # Status Defendant Name Case Details NO CASES No Cases of Interest scheduled. Check the Bronx DA website for updates. Tuesday, […]
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 […]
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 […]
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
To hear the voice of God, you’ve got to listen. To listen, you have to be silent.
Safe Disposal Event on Sunday
Bronx residents are urged to bring paint and electronics to Fordham University for #SAFEdisposal TOMORROW 10a-4p.
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