Toxicana n.— «Texarkana’s Superfund sites lead some to refer to the city as “Toxicana,” says Delores McCright, a Texarkana College professor of biology. The third Superfund site is located at Red River Army Depot near Texarkana...
spray and pray v. phr.— «For Dove, who worked with Guerlain for 19 years, fragrance should be about “hedonism, indulgence, utter luxuriousness.” He has little time for what he dubs the beauty hall “spray and pray...
Canadian binding n.— «It was initially a spiral-bound paperback, but when consumers could not easily find it on bookstore shelves, Firefly worked with its printer, Friesen’s, to wrap a spine around the wire-o binding. Now known as...
live-aboard n.— «Seven years later, Diane and Gary O’Rourke have joined the ranks of sea lovers who call themselves “live aboards.” The couple, who own a boat maintenance company, Dockside Maid Service, keep their motor yacht...
stork parking n.— «Zucca’s on Beckley Road has what is called “Stork Parking.” It designated a parking spot for mothers with children under age 1 about five years ago, when the store director’s wife was expecting and she found...
Mormon claw n.— «They still use what’s called the “Mormon Claw.”…One of the characters wears it—pouf bangs that sweep down the face.» —“‘Big Love’: Polygamy ready for prime time” by Lynn Smith Los...