Morning Minutes: Feb. 22

Word of the Day

Evanescent ev-uh-NESS-unt (adj.) Tending to vanish like vapor -- www.merriam-webster.com

Web Site of the Day

Openfilm
www.openfilm.com

This site features user-generated, independent films: shorts, animated films, Web series and more. Watch the films in high definition, or submit your own work. There’s also a social networking forum, reviews, blogs, coverage of industry events and a film festival database.

Number to Know

1789-1797: Years that George Washington was president. Our first president was born on this date in 1732.

This Day in History

Feb. 22, 1980: Miracle on Ice: In Lake Placid, N.Y., the U.S. hockey team defeats the Soviet Union hockey team 4-3 in what is considered to be one of the greatest upsets in sports history.

Today’s Featured Birthday

Actress Drew Barrymore (35)

Daily Quote

“Government is not reason; it is not eloquent; it is force. Like fire, it is a dangerous servant and a fearful master.” - George Washington