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Quote of the Day: August 7, 2019

Quote of the Day: August 7, 2019

The mystery of the beginning of all things is insoluble by us; and I for one must be content to remain an agnostic. Charles Darwin (1809-1882)

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Word of the Day: August 7, 2019

Word of the Day: August 7, 2019

subroutine  Definition: (noun) A set sequence of steps, part of larger computer program. Synonyms: procedure, function Usage: Apparently, the program was crashing because there were careless typos in the code for a pivotal subroutine. Discuss.

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Apr 1, 2013; New York, NY, USA; Mr. Met tosses t-shirts into the stands during the seventh inning stretch of a MLB opening day game between the New York Mets and the San Diego Padres at Citi Field. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-USA TODAY Sports

These Mets Are Amazing

By William Coppola/ Contributing Columnist Bronx Chronicle Something special is happening in Queens NY. The NY Mets are making all of the doubters, including yours truly, look like fools. Lets face it, we haven’t had a ton of positive things […]

by · August 7, 2019 · Sports
Sep 9, 2015; Washington, DC, USA; New York Mets left fielder Michael Conforto (30) hits an RBI single during the ninth inning against the Washington Nationals at Nationals Park. New York Mets defeated Washington Nationals 5-3. Mandatory Credit: Tommy Gilligan-USA TODAY Sports

The Mets turnaround

By Rich Mancuso/ Sports Editor Take in all the factors of the game and Tuesday night at Citi Field, the Mets used them all. Pitching, defense, hitting, and that all combined again for the Mets fifth straight win. Yes it […]

by · August 7, 2019 · Sports
Whose Birthday Is It? August 6, 2019

Whose Birthday Is It? August 6, 2019

Nicolas Malebranche (1638) Malebranche was a French priest, theologian,and philosopher who developed a synthesis of Cartesian and Augustinian thought with the purpose of reconciling the new science with Christian theology. Beginning with Descartes’s dualism between mind and body, Malebranche developed his doctrine of occasionalism, which denies any interaction between the two realms. He summarized his beliefs in his famous assertion that we see all things in God, which led to an extended controversy with what theologian? More…

by · August 6, 2019 · Bulletin Board
Quote of the Day: August 6, 2019

Quote of the Day: August 6, 2019

The winged fairies of Grimm and Andersen have brought more happiness to childish hearts than all other human creations. L. Frank Baum (1856-1919)

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Word of the Day: August 6, 2019

Word of the Day: August 6, 2019

hail-fellow Definition: (adjective) Heartily friendly and congenial. Synonyms: comradely Usage: Everyone in the tour group was instantly enamored by the guide and his hail-fellow demeanor. Discuss.

by · August 6, 2019 · Bulletin Board
Bronx DA: Cases of Interest for the Week of August 5, 2019

Bronx DA: Cases of Interest for the Week of August 5, 2019

Cases of Interest for the Week of August 5, 2019 Monday, August 5, 2019 ADAJudgePart #Status Defendant Name Case Details Lung, F.Hornstein96Motions Idris Abdul-Muhaymin Charged with first-degree Murder and additional charges for the fatal stabbings of his 73-year-old uncle and a […]

NYPD National Night Out 2019

NYPD National Night Out 2019

by · August 5, 2019 · Bulletin Board
The Bronx Chronicle Veteran of the Week

The Bronx Chronicle Veteran of the Week

Lance Edward Massey | NY State Senate Lieutenant Commander Lance Edward Massey Award: Veterans’ Hall of Fame Year: 2005 Inductee was nominated by Former Senator James W. Wright Lance Edward Massey of Watertown is known as one of the most […]

by · August 5, 2019 · Bulletin Board
Whose Birthday Is It? August 5, 2019

Whose Birthday Is It? August 5, 2019

Guy de Maupassant (1850) Maupassant was a 19th-century French writer considered one of the fathers of the modern short story. A protégé of Gustave Flaubert,Maupassant wrote with a simplicity, clarity, and objective calm that echoed the style of his mentor. He first gained attention with “Boule deSuif,” or “Ball of Fat,” and eventually published about 300 short stories, many of which are said to be unsurpassed in their genre. Why did Maupassant often dine at the restaurant at the base of the Eiffel Tower? More…

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Quote of the Day: August 5, 2019

Quote of the Day: August 5, 2019

Among all forms of mistake, prophecy is the most gratuitous. George Eliot (1819-1880) 

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Word of the Day: August 5, 2019

Word of the Day: August 5, 2019

wonted  Definition: (adjective) Commonly used or practiced; usual. Synonyms: habitual, accustomed, customary Usage: Professor Erlin lost his wonted calm: he beat the table with his fist, and drowned all opposition with the roar of his fine deep voice. Discuss.

by · August 5, 2019 · Bulletin Board
Matters of Faith: It’s Not Natural

Matters of Faith: It’s Not Natural

By Rev. J. Loren Russell “That’s why only someone who has God’s Spirit can understand spiritual blessings. Anyone who doesn’t have God’s Spirit thinks these blessings are foolish. 15 People who are guided by the Spirit can make all kinds of […]

by · August 4, 2019 · Matters of Faith, Religion
Whose Birthday Is It? August 2, 2019

Whose Birthday Is It? August 2, 2019

Carroll O’Connor (1924) O’Connor was an American actor who started out on the stage and appeared in a number of movies in the 1950s and 60s. He gained fame in the 70s and early 80s playing Archie Bunker in All in the Family and Archie Bunker’s Place,winning numerous Emmy awards for his portrayal of the bigoted yet lovable blue-collar family man. He later starred as a progressive Southern sheriff on the TV show In the Heat of the Night. Which of O’Connor’s relatives also had a role on that show? More…

by · August 2, 2019 · Bulletin Board