Morning Minutes: Feb. 13
Word of the Day, Website of the Day, Number to Know, This Day in History, Today's Featured Birthday and Daily Quote.
Word of the Day
Sycophant SIK-uh-fuhnt (noun) A self-seeking, servile flatterer - dictionary.com
Website of the Day
Five Favorite Films with Ang Lee
http://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/taking_woodstock/news/1854837/five_favourite_films_with_ang_lee/
The "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon" director explains his five favorite movies. Learn about what styles and directors inspire his work.
Number to Know
10: Number of Oscar nominations "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon" received on this day in 2001, including one for Best Picture.
This Day in History
Feb. 13, 1920: The League of Nations, a precursor to the United Nations, recognizes the perpetual neutrality of Switzerland.
Today's Featured Birthday
Talk show host Jerry Springer (69)
Daily Quote
"In order to succeed, we must first believe that we can." - Nikos Katzantzakis
Morning Minutes: Feb. 13
Word of the Day, Website of the Day, Number to Know, This Day in History, Today's Featured Birthday and Daily Quote.
Word of the Day
Sycophant SIK-uh-fuhnt (noun) A self-seeking, servile flatterer - dictionary.com
Website of the Day
Five Favorite Films with Ang Lee
http://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/taking_woodstock/news/1854837/five_favourite_films_with_ang_lee/
The "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon" director explains his five favorite movies. Learn about what styles and directors inspire his work.
Number to Know
10: Number of Oscar nominations "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon" received on this day in 2001, including one for Best Picture.
This Day in History
Feb. 13, 1920: The League of Nations, a precursor to the United Nations, recognizes the perpetual neutrality of Switzerland.
Today's Featured Birthday
Talk show host Jerry Springer (69)
Daily Quote
"In order to succeed, we must first believe that we can." - Nikos Katzantzakis
