Quote of the Day: August 26, 2019
These little grey cells. It is up to them. Agatha Christie (1890-1976)
These little grey cells. It is up to them. Agatha Christie (1890-1976)
stager Definition: (noun) An experienced person who has been through many battles; someone who has given long service. Synonyms: old hand, old-timer, warhorse, veteran Usage: The proposal was seductive, but La Ramee was an old stager, acquainted with all the traps a prisoner was likely to set. Discuss.
By Reverend J. Loren Russell “When Jesus heard what had happened, he withdrew by boat privately to a solitary place. After he had dismissed them, he went up on a mountainside by himself to pray. Later that night, he was […]
From NYCFC Match Recap: New York City FC came from behind to win a dramatic Hudson River Derby 2-1 in front of 28,895 at Yankee Stadium. Goals on either side of halftime from Maxi Moralez and Héber turned the tide […]
The Israeli-barred visit by two first term U.S. congresswomen, Freshmen Reps. Rashida Tlaib (D-MI) and Ilhan Omar (D-MN), the first Muslim women elected to Congress, has sparked increased debate over the Palestinian issue. Talib and Omar, who are virulently anti-Israel, […]
“And when He had sent the multitudes away, He went up on the mountain by Himself to pray. Now when evening came, He was alone there.” Matthew 14:23 After feeding 5,000 men, not counting the women and children, Jesus took […]
Mayor Bill de Blasio and Chancellor Richard Carranza cam to PS 96 in the Bronx to announce gains in the last school year’s New York State test scores. The mayor said that it is the Pre K, and 3K programs […]
Gene Kelly (1912) Kelly was an American dancer, choreographer,actor, and movie director. After training at his mother’s dance school in Pittsburgh, he moved to New York in 1938 and danced in Broadway musicals. His athletic style later became a hallmark of the movie musical. His most famous performance came in Singin’ in the Rain, which he also helped choreograph and direct. His achievements earned him a special Academy Award in 1952.With what animated character did Kelly dance in Anchors Aweigh? More…
Trying to stop slanderers’ tongues is like trying to put gates to the open plain. Miguel de Cervantes (1547-1616)
hideout Definition: (noun) A place of shelter or concealment. Synonyms: den Usage: There are rumors that criminals once used this abandoned warehouse as a hideout, but they have never been confirmed. Discuss.
By Rich Mancuso. Sports Editor After a long Thursday night at Citi Field that included two combined rain delays of three hours, the Mets continued their energy during this winning run since the all-star break. Manager Mickey Callaway said to […]
LAST OF DEFENDANTS SENTENCED FOR VICIOUS GANG BEATING THAT LEFT STREET VENDOR IN COMA Six Men Attacked Victim Who Tried To Stop Them From Stealing Bronx District Attorney Darcel D. Clark today announced that a Bronx man has been sentenced to eight years in prison and five years post-release supervision […]
BRONX MAN SENTENCED TO 11 YEARS IN PRISON FOR ROBBING FORMER CO-WORKER WHILE VICTIM WAS HELD HOSTAGE, BEATEN Jury Found Defendant Guilty of Robbery and Grand Larceny Bronx District Attorney Darcel D. Clark today announced that a Bronx man has […]
At the intersection of Pelham Parkway North and Williamsbridge Road metal plates have been placed in the northbound Williamsbridge Road lanes, allowing for better movement of traffic. Pelham Parkway however remains under construction between Eastchester Road and Williamsbridge Road. The parkway […]
Deng Xiaoping (1904) Deng was a Chinese revolutionary and government leader. A veteran of the Long March, he became deputy premier in 1952 and soon joined the Politburo Standing Committee.He was ousted and reinstated several times and at one point was assigned to work in a tractor factory. From the late 1970s until his death in 1997, he was China’s most powerful leader. He promoted a wide-reaching reform program that introduced free-enterprise elements into the economy. What was Deng’s famous saying about a cat? More…
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