milblog n.— «Since combat began in Iraq in March 2003, “milblogs,” as they’re called, have been cropping up in increasing numbers.» —“State of the Art” by Daniel Schulman Columbia Journalism Review (New...
vertical silo other.— «Integrating related functions to break down artificial department walls and overcome the “vertical silo” syndrome.» —“Motorola’s Long March To The Malcolm Baldrige National Quality...
tin bender n.— «Mills was transferred in March 1943 to Norman, Okla., where she began training in sheet metal and welding. Her rate of pay was $96 a month. The Navy was training her to be an aviation metal smith, or “tin...
dirt n.— «The first of executives to admit being part of the scheme pleaded guilty in March 2003. They told agents about inserting false numbers they called “dirt” or “pixie dust” to cover up earnings shortfalls...
pixie dust n.— «The first of executives to admit being part of the scheme pleaded guilty in March 2003. They told agents about inserting false numbers they called “dirt” or “pixie dust” to cover up earnings...
blue light bandit n.— «After nearly deadlocking Thursday, a Chatham County Superior Court jury returned Friday and delivered a guilty verdict against one of Savannah’s alleged “blue light bandits.” Jimmy Bradford, 20, was...