laid-back Definition: (adjective) Unhurried and relaxed. Synonyms: mellow Usage: The interview was so laid-back that it felt more like I was chatting with a friend than promoting myself as a candidate for the job. Discuss.
By Rich Mancuso/ Sports Editor I am okay here in the Bronx and taking precaution. Yes, we are changing routines and isolating and in due time this Coronavirus crisis will pass. So, before I head to a scheduled doctor appointment […]
Statement from Speaker @CarlHeastie “For the purposes of efficiency as well as the public health and safety of members and staff, session will be postponed until later this week, possibly Wednesday. “ “This is subject to change and we will […]
Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced this morning that NY, CT and NJ are taking joint regional action to reduce the spread of #COVID19: Effective 8PM TONIGHT: – Crowd capacity reduced to 50 Restaurants/bars will be takeout/delivery ONLY Gyms closed -Movie theaters […]
By Rev. J. Loren Russell ”Oh, taste and see that the Lord is good; Blessed is the man who trusts in Him!” Psalm 34:8 (KJV) The Oxford Bible Commentary says the 34th Psalm is structured in three stages: Verses 1-3 […]
By Rich Mancuso/ Sports Editor More implications of the Coronavirus outbreak has disrupted youth sports in New York City and around the nation. Little League Baseball activities in the past few days have suspended all activities until further notice. The […]
Abraham “Al” Jaffee (1921) A regular contributor to Mad for more than 55 years, Jaffee is the satirical magazine’s longest-running contributor, as both an illustrator and writer. Since 1964, only one issue has been published without new material from Jaffee, now in his 90s. He created some of the magazine’s most popular features, such as blueprint-style inventions and his famous “fold-ins”—which he continues to draw by hand. Before joining Mad, Jaffee worked with what then-unknown comic book pioneer? More…
This simple accident of falling in love is as beneficial as it is astonishing. Robert Louis Stevenson (1850-1894)
commix Definition: (verb) To bring or combine together or with something else. Synonyms: amalgamate, mingle, unify Usage: Chef Gordon is famous for his ability to commix unusual ingredients and create tasty, original dishes from them. Discuss.
By Rich Mancuso/ Sports Editor Fordham did not get the opportunity to pull of an upset. Neither did other conference teams or the field of 68, as March Madness and the NCAA Tournament was suspended. All of sports is in […]
By Rich Mancuso/ Sports Editor Photos: Warren King Jr. ADVISORY: Statement following from Atlantic-10 Conference regarding fans not permitted to attend remainder of tournament due to safety concerns regarding the Coronavirus Fordham was the last and 14th seed in the […]
John J Saporito Business Improvement Districts (BIDs) have advanced the business growth of over 93,000 businesses throughout NYC for more than 30 years. BIDs, there are 11 BIDs in the Bronx, and each BID assists merchants, business owners and property […]
Joseph Carl Robnett Licklider (1915) In the 1950s, Licklider—who had studied math and physics and had a doctorate in psychology—began studying information technology. He was appointed head of information processing at ARPA, the US Department of Defense’s Advanced Research Projects Agency, in the early 60s. There, he laid the groundwork for computer networking and ARPANET, the precursor of the Internet. He is considered one of the most important figures in computing history and is often compared to what historical trailblazer? More…
It is very difficult to be wholly joyous or wholly sad on this earth. The comic, when it is human, soon takes upon itself a face of pain; and some of our griefs…have their source in weaknesses which must be recognized with smiling compassion as the common inheritance of us all. Joseph Conrad (1857-1924)
comestible Definition: (noun) Any substance that can be used as food. Synonyms: eatable, edible, pabulum, victual Usage: The kitchen table was laden with meats, cheeses, and countless other delectable comestibles. Discuss.
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