Quote of the Day: June 17, 2016
Every woman is supposed to have the same set of motives, or else to be a monster. George Eliot (1819-1880).
Word of the Day: June 17, 2016
clairvoyant Definition: (adjective) Having the supposed power to see objects or events that cannot be perceived by the senses. Synonyms: precognitive, second-sighted Usage: An advertisement marked “fortune-teller” listed the abilities of a supposedly clairvoyant woman.
Whose Birthday Is It? June 17, 2016
John Hersey (1914) Born in China to missionary parents, Hersey worked as a journalist in East Asia, Italy, and the Soviet Union from 1937 to 1946, including as a war correspondent during WWII. In 1944, he won the Pulitzer Prize […]
One Nation Under Gun | Uchenna Ekwo, PhD
The controversy over guns will remain as divided as American politics.
State Senate Votes To Reform State Blue Laws
New York’s outdated “blue laws” which regulate the alcoholic beverage industry will be modernized to help small businesses
Profile America: Accident Insurance
America’s first accident insurance company was chartered on this date in 1863 in Hartford, Connecticut.
The Journeyman Bluefish
The Journeyman Bluefish By Christopher Saunders In the case of 30 year old Bridgeport Bluefish Wilkin Ramirez, time isn’t on his side. Despite his age and with his unwillingness to give up as other players have, Ramirez endeavors to stay […]
Profile America: June Weddings
Each year, there are more than 2.1 million weddings across the nation.
Nobody Does It Better: Karpin Scores 1,000th Game
By Rich Mancuso/ Sports Editor Milestones are a part of baseball on the field but up in the press box at Citi Field Tuesday night Howie Karpin achieved one that does not get noticed. The senior official scorer in […]
Quote of the Day: June 15, 2016
There must be a limit to the mistakes one person can make, and when I get to the end of them, then I’ll be through with them. That’s a very comforting thought. Lucy Maud Montgomery (1874-1942)
Word of the Day: June 15, 2016
myelinated Definition: (adjective) Covered with a layer of myelin. Synonyms: medullated Usage: The medical textbook had a detailed diagram ofmyelinated nerve fibers.
Whose Birthday Is It? June 15, 2016
Edward, the Black Prince (1330) The eldest son of King Edward III, Edward was the prince of Wales. Joining his father as a commander in the campaigns of the Hundred Years War, he established a reputation for valor. However, his rule as the […]
Nat Geo Mundo Student Explorer Contest
Fordham Leadership Academy for Business and Technology Student Rosa Priebe Is Bronx High School Winner of Nat Geo Mundo Student Explorer Contest Sponsored by Optimum Community and Nat Geo Mundo Student receives full scholarship for summer travel experience With […]
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