Morning Update for Friday, April 6, 2018
Word of the Day
Today's word of the day from Wordsmith.org: boondoggle - noun: 1. A pointless project funded as a political favor. 2. A holiday trip to an exotic location, disguised as a business trip. 3. Braided cord, made of plastic strips, fabric, etc. verb intr.: 1. To do useless or trivial work. 2. To go on a business trip in which the real purpose is relaxation or fun. 3. To braid plastic strips, fabric, etc.For updates throughout the day: Follow A Great Big City on [Twitter](https://twitter.com/agreatbigcity), [Facebook](https://facebook.com/agreatbigcity), [Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/agreatbigcity/), and [Tumblr](http://agreatbigcity.tumblr.com/)
