Morning Minutes: March 17

Word of the Day

Blarney BLAHR-nee (noun) skillful flattery; blandishment; nonsense, humbug -- www.merriam-webster.com

Web Site of the Day

Irish Abroad: St. Patrick’s Day
www.irishabroad.com/stpatrick

Learn about St. Patrick, Ireland and St. Patrick’s Day celebrations on this site. Discover fun facts about the Irish saint, browse a calendar of celebrations around the world, print out lyrics to Irish songs, pick an Irish recipe and more.

Number to Know

3: A key number of St. Patrick, who used the three-leaved clover to teach about the Christian concept of the Trinity.

This Day in History

March 17, 2008: New York Gov. Eliot Spitzer resigns after a scandal involving a prostitute. Lieutenant Gov. David Paterson becomes New York state governor.

Today’s Featured Birthday

Actor Kurt Russell (59)

Daily Quote

“Before I was humiliated I was like a stone that lies in deep mud, and he who is mighty came and in his compassion raised me up and exalted me very high and placed me on the top of the wall.” - Saint Patrick