Quote of the Day: April 18, 2020
They say that none of us exists, except in the imagination of his fellows, other than as an intangible, invisible mentality. Edgar Rice Burroughs (1875-1950)
They say that none of us exists, except in the imagination of his fellows, other than as an intangible, invisible mentality. Edgar Rice Burroughs (1875-1950)
stringy Definition: (adjective) Lean and sinewy. Synonyms: wiry Usage: This other man was shorter of leg and longer of arm, with muscles that were stringy and knotty rather than rounded and swelling. Discuss.
By Dennis Conforto Our entire world changed virtually overnight. The pandemic caused by the coronavirus changed every nation, every city, every community, every family, and every single individual on planet earth. In a flash, everything that once felt secure was […]
Artur Schnabel (1882) Schnabel was an Austrian-American pianist best known for his interpretations of Beethoven’s piano works. Based in Berlin from 1900 to 1933, he composed, taught, and gave legendary performances of the complete sonatas of Beethoven and Schubert for centenary celebrations. In the 1930s, he became the first to record the complete Beethoven cycle. During the Nazi period, he moved to London, then to the US. Though his own compositions are less known, they are revered by serious pianists. Why? More…
If Heaven had looked upon riches to be a valuable thing, it would not have given them to such a scoundrel. Jonathan Swift (1667-1745)
decriminalize Definition: (verb) Make legal. Synonyms: legalize, legitimize Usage: Politicians remain divided over whether or not to decriminalize marijuana use in the United States. Discuss.
By Donnell Williams and Antoine M. Thompson This op-ed was originally published in Our Weekly/Los Angeles on April 13, 2020. Last week, Congress passed phase three of its COVID-19 response, the CARES ACT, a $2 trillion stimulus package that has […]
Mercier “Merce” Philip Cunningham (1919) Cunningham was an American modern dancer and choreographer. He studied with Martha Graham, presented his first work in 1942, and formed his own company in 1953. His innovative dances were set to the music of avant-garde composers, including his longtime partner, John Cage. He was known for collaborating with contemporary artists, including Andy Warhol and Jasper Johns, who created sets and costumes for him. In 2003, his Split Sides featured music by what two experimental rock bands? More…
There is so much in the world for us all if we only have the eyes to see it, and the heart to love it, and the hand to gather it to ourselves. Lucy Maud Montgomery (1874-1942)
short-lived Definition: (adjective) Lasting a very short time. Synonyms: ephemeral, fugacious, passing, transitory, transient Usage: Any hope that the speech would end the war was short-lived, as fighting resumed within hours. Discuss.
Bronx, NY- Council Member Fernando Cabrera today called for a field hospital in the Bronx to stop the spread of coronavirus infection in the borough most devastated by the crisis. “We were told a field hospital was going to open […]
Catherine I of Russia (1684) Originally a Baltic peasant named Martha, Catherine was captured by Russian soldiers in 1702. That same year, she became the mistress of Peter I. In 1703, after the birth of their first child, she was received into the Russian Orthodox Church and rechristened Catherine. She married Peter in 1712, and in 1724 he had her crowned tsarina and joint ruler. When Peter died in 1725 without naming a successor, she served two years as empress of Russia until her death. How did she and Peter meet? More…
To know, to esteem, to love, and then to part,Makes up life’s tale to many a feeling heart! Samuel Taylor Coleridge (1772-1834)
high-and-mighty Definition: (adjective) Offensively self-assured or given to exercising usually unwarranted power. Synonyms: autocratic, bossy, peremptory, magisterial, dominating Usage: Mr. Smith’s high-and-mighty demeanor made him very unpopular with his employees, who did not appreciate his domineering managerial style. Discuss.
Bronx, NY- With a record number of New Yorkers filing for unemployment due to COVID-19 related layoffs, many filers with incomplete applications are missing follow-up calls from the New York State Department of Labor. “Now is not the time for […]
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