Morning Minutes: March 11

Word of the Day

Chastise chass-TYZE (verb) To inflict punishment on (as by whipping); to censure severely; castigate -- www.merriam-webster.com

Web Site of the Day

Map Envelope
mapenvelope.com

For frequent travelers who prefer snail mail to e-mail or texting, this site is a must. Using Google Maps satellite images, the site helps you print out an envelope liner with an overhead image of your location.

Number to Know

1774: Year when John Chapman – aka Johnny Appleseed – was born. Today is Johnny Appleseed Day.

This Day in History

March 11, 1993: Janet Reno is confirmed by the U.S. Senate and sworn in the next day, becoming the first female attorney general of the United States.

Today’s Featured Birthday

TV newsman Sam Donaldson (76)

Daily Quote

“A person who never made a mistake never tried anything new.” - Albert Einstein