encumbrance Definition: (noun) Any obstruction that impedes or is burdensome. Synonyms: hindrance, preventive, interference, hitch Usage: I had regarded his presence as an encumbrance to the expedition, but … I am now well convinced that his power of endurance is as great as my own. Discuss.
The Boston Road and Southern Boulevard parking lots of the Bronx Zoo have been taken over to fight COVID-19. Since the Bronx Zoo is closed the Boston Road parking lot was being used as a staging area for out of […]
The toll taken by the Covid-19 virus is staggering, resembling that of a considerable war. The losses have been needlessly caused. Through negligence or malfeasance, the Chinese government’s failure to timely warn the world of the outbreak eliminated the possibility […]
By Rev. J. Loren Russell “I beseech you therefore, brethren, by the mercies of God, that you present your bodies a living sacrifice, holy, acceptable to God, which is your reasonable service. And do not be conformed to this world, […]
McKinley Morganfield, AKA Muddy Waters (1913) As a teenager in Mississippi, Waters played traditional country blues, but after settling in Chicago in the 1940s, he switched to a more urban style with amplified instruments. He soon became known for his driving slide guitar technique and darkly expressive vocal style. From the 1950s on, Waters recorded, toured, and played various music festivals. His electric blues influenced myriad musicians, including Elvis Presley and Bob Dylan. What world-famous band took its name from one of his songs? More…
Let us not tire of a good work, hard though it be and wearisome; think of the many little hearts that in their sorrow look to us for help. Louisa May Alcott (1832-1888)
catchy Definition: (adjective) Having concealed difficulty. Synonyms: tricky Usage: Despite Ms. Brown’s assurances to the contrary, her exam was surprisingly catchy, and many students received a failing grade. Discuss.
By Rich Mancuso/ Sports Editor Fordham University Director of Athletics David Roach, who has served in collegiate athletics for 45 years, announced his retirement today effective June 30, 2020. “After much thought and reflection, I have decided to retire at […]
Henry Robinson Luce (1898) One of the most powerful—and controversial—figures in the history of US journalism, Luce founded Time magazine in 1923 with former Yale classmate Briton Hadden. It was the first news-weekly in the US and is now the largest. Luce went on to launch a number of other highly successful magazines, including Fortune, Life, and Sports Illustrated. What was the estimated value of his share of Time stock at the time of his death? More…
The man who is not loved hovers like a vulture over the sweetheart of others. Victor Hugo (1802-1885)
decollate Definition: (verb) To behead. Synonyms: decapitate Usage: King Louis XVI was decollated by means of a guillotine in 1793. Discuss.
By Professor Anthony Rivieccio MBA PFA Well, now the financial numbers are starting to come in: Employment claims in last 2 weeks: 10 million Stock market: ( Jan- March) -25% 80% of Americans are on stay at home orders Ready […]
This week, we learned of the first confirmed case of novel coronavirus — or COVID-19 — in New York State. “The Assembly Minority Conference stands ready to assist in the prevention and containment of the coronavirus. We have seen […]
Congress passed the CARES Act on Friday, March 27, 2020. The New York State Department of Labor set up the CARES Act web page to provide information about how the Act may affect unemployment (UI) benefits.
Émile François Zola (1840) Zola was the founder of French naturalism, a literary school that maintained that novel-writing should be scientific, appraising reality in terms of natural forces such as heredity or environment. Inspired by his readings in sociology and medicine, he applied his theory in a vast series of novels in which the characters are impartially observed and presented in minute, often sordid, detail. Zola also had an ardent zeal for social reform. He died in his sleep under what suspicious circumstances? More…
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