Goldilocks economy n.— «Good public policies played a critical role in fostering what eventually came to be called the “Goldilocks” economy.» —“The Past and Future of U.S. Competitiveness” by Kent H...
Orange Curtain n.— «Tom Johnson, ironically an L.B.J. protégé, was brought in from a Texas farm team in 1980 to become Times publisher with the specific mission of penetrating the Orange curtain.» —by Mike Davis City...
wizzo n.— «Lt. Col. Mark Buccigrossi’s the back-seat wizzo—vernacular for the acronym WSO, or weapons system officer/navigator—in the F-4 Phantom.» —“American F-4s future is mothballed” by Michael Shinabery Alamogordo...
Moa’s ark n.— «At stake is the future of “Moa’s Ark,” the name that English botanist David Bellamy coined for New Zealand and its unusual wildlife.» —“The return of saddlebacks (tïeke)” by Bernie...
geofencing n.— «Back on terra firma, “geofencing” will be this year’s buzz word. Wireless location technology will mean the movements of mobile-phone users can be tracked by security forces, who will be able to create...
cup v.— «I’ve had the opportunity to “cup” (critically evaluate) Torrefazione’s coffee selections several times in the past five years, and I’ve noticed a continual, gradual decline in the quality of the beans used, and roast...