Morning Minutes: Oct. 10

Word of the Day

fermata fer-MAH-tuh; It. fer-MAH-tah (noun) the sustaining of a note, chord or rest for a duration longer than the indicated time value, with the length of the extension at the performer's discretion; a symbol placed over a note, chord or rest indicating a fermata. — www.dictionary.com

Website of the Day

Blue Apron

http://www.blueapron.com/

Blue Apron is service that sends fresh ingredients and recipes to users’ home for a small monthly fee. If you’re looking to get in shape over the holiday season, this could be the right fit.

Number to Know

1993: This is the year the popular “Saved by the Bell” original series ended, but also when two spin-offs premiered: “Saved by the Bell: The College Years” and “Saved by the Bell: The New Class.” Mark-Paul Gosselaar, Mario Lopez and Tiffani Thiessen reprised their characters on “The College Years.”

This Day in History

Oct. 10, 1957: The Windscale fire in Cumbria, U.K. is the world's first major nuclear accident.

Today’s Featured Birthday

TV host Mario Lopez (40)

Daily Quote

"Keep your face to the sunshine and you cannot see a shadow." — Helen Keller