Morning Minutes April 2, 2010

Staff Writer

Gonzales Weekly Citizen

Word of the Day, Web Site of the Day, Number to Know, This Day in History, Today's Featured Birthday and Daily Quote.

Word of the Day

Acronym AK-ruh-nim (noun) A word formed from the beginning letter or letters of each or most of the parts of a compound term; also an abbreviation formed from initial letters -- www.merriam-webster.com

Web Site of the Day

Fly.com

www.fly.com

Find the right flight at the right price: This site searches more than 300 airline and travel sites for real-time fares. Once you choose which flight works for you, Fly.com directs you to the seller's site so you can book your trip.

Number to Know

27: Number of World Series the New York Yankees have won, including their 2009 title.

This Day in History

April 2, 1877: The White House hosts its first Easter egg roll.

Today's Featured Birthday

Actor Dana Carvey (55)

Daily Quote

"There are only two seasons - winter and baseball." - Bill Veeck