Saturday, February 18 — Although Canada has been self-governing since 1867, it wasn’t until this date just 90 years ago that the U.S. established formal diplomatic relations through recognition of a Canadian ambassador in Washington. Until that date, the Dominion of […]
Ruth Barbara Rendell, Baroness Rendell of Babergh (1930) Born in London, Rendell became an author of murder mysteries and psychological thrillers in the 1960s. She has since published dozens of award-winning novels—many featuring her Chief Inspector Wexford—and has been recognized […]
Oh, the nerves, the nerves; the mysteries of this machine called Man! Oh, the little that unhinges it: poor creatures that we are! Charles Dickens (1812-1870)
Significative Definition: (adjective) Pointing out or revealing clarity. Synonyms: Indicatory, Revelatory, Suggestive, Indicative Usage: Her frantic movements were significative of fear.
Bronx native is Dominican Dandy Vladimir Caamaño to Headline Comedy Night at Empire City Casino on February 22 Yonkers, New York – A comedy star of Dominican heritage from the Bronx named Vladimir (now that’s funny!) will headline the next […]
House Democratic Caucus Chairman Joe Crowley Delivers Weekly Democratic Address (Washington, D.C.) – House Democratic Caucus Chairman Joe Crowley delivered the Weekly Democratic Address. Video and audio of the address can be downloaded here. Below is a full transcript of […]
Senator Serrano Honors the Life and Career of Congressman Robert Garcia Senator Serrano will sponsor a resolution on the State Senate floor celebrating the life and career of former United States Representative Robert Garcia. Robert “Bob” Garcia passed away on […]
Friday, February 17 — This month — and some sources cite this date — is the 251st anniversary of the 1766 birth of Thomas Malthus in Dorking, England. Given that birthplace, he perhaps naturally became an economist, demographer and statistician. He’s […]
Hugo de Vries (1848) De Vries was a Dutch botanist whose theory of biological mutation and rediscovery of Mendel’s laws of heredity made possible the active investigation and universal acceptance of Darwin’s theory of evolution. He held that new species […]
By Luis Vazquez NYCFC fought well in a 2-0 loss to the New York Red Bulls in Arizona but as the pre-season has been a worthy showcase for young talent, the three recent signings by the Blues are meant for […]
The inward pleasure of imparting pleasure—that is the choicest of all. Nathaniel Hawthorne (1804-1864)
Manger Definition: (noun) A trough or an open box in which feed for livestock is placed. Synonyms: Trough Usage: After putting him in a new stable, his new owner filled his manger with straw, but Pinocchio, after tasting a mouthful, […]
SCHUMER: WAR ON SENIORS HAS BEGUN WITH CONFIRMATION OF HHS SECRETARY WHO HAS SPENT A LIFETIME TRYING TO KILL MEDICARE; SENATOR SAYS VITAL PROGRAM IS IN REAL DANGER; PLEDGES TO USE NEW ROLE TO FIGHT ALL ATTEMPTS TO DESTROY VITAL […]
By William Coppola Thank goodness that there was another meeting of baseball owners and the commissioner to discuss rule changes to speed up the game. With the average time of a nine-inning game last year at three hours, a four- […]
The severe effects of eight years of disinvestment are taking hold on the United States Navy, at the same time that massive investment by Russia and China have dramatically increased the threat at sea. America has not been this imperiled […]
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