Archive for September, 2019

Whose Birthday Is It? September 9, 2019

Whose Birthday Is It? September 9, 2019

Harland David “Colonel” Sanders (1890) In 1929, Sanders opened a gas station and small restaurant in Corbin, Kentucky. His cooking grew so popular that he soon closed the gas station. By 1939, he had developed a secret blend of herbs and spices and a process for cooking chicken more quickly than conventional methods. He sold his restaurant in 1956 and took to the road franchising his fried chicken recipe. By 1964, when he sold the Kentucky Fried Chicken corporation, he had sold more than 600 franchises. How did Sanders get his title? More…

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Quote of the Day: September 9, 2019

Quote of the Day: September 9, 2019

The rain fell alike upon the just and upon the unjust, and for nothing was there a why and a wherefore. W. Somerset Maugham (1874-1965) 

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Word of the Day: September 9, 2019

Word of the Day: September 9, 2019

ouver  Definition: (noun) One of a set of parallel slats in a door or window to admit air and reject rain. Synonyms: fin Usage: Rain will continue slipping through that broken louver until we fix it. Discuss.

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Profile America: 1970 Census

Profile America: 1970 Census

Monday, September 9th. The national census next April will be the 24th time this once-a-decade count has been conducted since 1790. The 19th census in 1970 profiled a nation in political and military turmoil. There were more than 203 million […]

by · September 9, 2019 · History, Profile America
Matters of Faith: The Encourager and the Encouragement

Matters of Faith: The Encourager and the Encouragement

By Rev. J. Loren Russell “Be strong and of good courage, do not fear nor be afraid of them; for the LORD your God, He is the One who goes with you. He will not leave you nor forsake you.” […]

by · September 8, 2019 · Matters of Faith, Religion
Profile America: National Rice Month

Profile America: National Rice Month

Sunday, September 8th. To highlight its importance, both as a crop and as part of the changing American diet, this is National Rice Month. Globally, rice is the world’s most important cereal grain. Americans doubled their annual per capita consumption […]

Sep 7, 2019; New York, NY, USA; New York City FC forward Jesus Medina (19) scores a goal against New England Revolution goalkeeper Matt Turner (30) during the second  half at Yankee Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Noah K. Murray-USA TODAY Sports

NYCFC’s Next Man Up Mentality Paying Dividends

By Carlos De Jesus IV: Contributor Bronx Chronicle Sports “I’ve never played centre back before on a professional team” claimed a chuckling Keaton Parks “but I stayed focused and listened to Maxim (Chanot)” Those remarks put into perspective what was […]

by · September 7, 2019 · Sports
Scriptural Inspirations

Scriptural Inspirations

“Be strong and of good courage, do not fear nor be afraid of them; for the LORD your God, He is the One who goes with you. He will not leave you nor forsake you.”” ‭‭ Deuteronomy‬ ‭31:6‬ ‭NKJV‬‬ Moses […]

by · September 7, 2019 · Religion, Spiritual Inspiration
Profile America: First Junior High School

Profile America: First Junior High School

Saturday, September 7th. Of the millions of students going to class in the new school year, many are attending junior high schools or middle schools. The first such school in the nation opened its doors on this date in 110 […]

by · September 7, 2019 · History, Profile America
Mayor de Blasio at his first desk to work on question one.

Mayor de Blasio visit to Bronx School

Mayor de Blasio Visits the Bronx Leadership Academy ll   On the first day of school for public school students Mayor Bill de Blasio visited one school in each of the five boroughs. In the afternoon Mayor de Blasio along […]

by · September 6, 2019 · Bulletin Board
Front (l - r) VNNA Treasurer John Messinger, Vice-President Sharlene Jackson-Mendez, President Bernadette Ferrara, Secretary Marion Manfredi, and Senior Advisor Bob Nolan. Rear police officers Sturdivant and Mederos.

Van Nest Neighborhood Alliance Meeting

Van Nest Neighborhood Alliance September Meeting  Due to the first Monday being Labor Day the VNNA monthly meeting was moved to Thursday. The meeting was also held at St. Dominic’s Church on Unionport Road.  Scheduled guests from the Department of […]

by · September 6, 2019 · Bulletin Board, Uncategorized
Whose Birthday Is It? September 6, 2019

Whose Birthday Is It? September 6, 2019

Jane Addams (1860) In 1889, with Ellen Gates Starr, Addams founded Hull House in Chicago, one of the first social settlements in the US. Based on the settlements begun in England by Samuel Barnett, Hull House served as a community center for the poor and as a center for social reform, and influenced the settlement movement throughout the country. An active reformer throughout her career, Addams was a leader in the women’s suffrage and pacifist movements. With whom did she share the 1931 Nobel Peace Prize? More…

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Quote of the Day: September 6, 2019

Quote of the Day: September 6, 2019

Conscience is harder than our enemies,Knows more, accuses with more nicety. George Eliot (1819-1880) 

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Word of the Day: September 6, 2019

Word of the Day: September 6, 2019

farinaceous  Definition: (adjective) Composed of or covered with particles resembling meal in texture or consistency. Synonyms: grainy, granular, gritty, coarse-grained, mealy Usage: My husband’s cooking efforts have left a farinaceous residue in my frying pan that I do not look forward to cleaning. Discuss.

by · September 6, 2019 · Bulletin Board
Join me this weekend to celebrate Saint Teresa of Calcutta with a Mass and Carnival!

Join me this weekend to celebrate Saint Teresa of Calcutta with a Mass and Carnival!

by · September 5, 2019 · Bulletin Board