Morning Minutes: Nov. 21

 

Word of the Day

Jawboning JAW-boh-ning (noun) The use of public appeals (as by a president) to influence the actions especially of business and labor leaders; broadly, the use of spoken persuasion - www.merriam-webster.com

Website of the Day

Revolution Health

www.revolutionhealth.com

From diet to allergies to first aid, this site is a great resource for all things health. In addition to articles and tools that promote good health, users are encouraged to participate by asking questions and offering advice.

Number to Know

10: Number of people you should say hello to today. This day is World Hello Day, an observance designed to get people to be more cordial to those around them and to send a message to world leaders to communicate.

This Day in History

Nov. 21, 1877: Thomas Edison announces his invention of the phonograph, a machine that can record and play sound.

Today’s Featured Birthday

Baseball legend Stan Musial (92)

Daily Quote

“Thanksgiving dinners take 18 hours to prepare. They are consumed in 12 minutes. Halftimes take 12 minutes. This is not coincidence.” - Erma Bombeck