The edge of the Grand Canyon. A remote mountaintop. A medieval cathedral. Some places are so mystical you feel like you’re close to another dimension of space and time. There’s a term for such locales: thin places. And: did you ever go...
salmon-tot retriever n.— Note: The Dictionary of Caribbean English Usage defines this term as a “dog of no known pedigree.” «Very prevalent decades ago and commonly known as salmon-tot retrievers, these no-breed dogs used to...
worked adj.— «At this point it is unsure if this is real or “worked” (a professional wrestling term meaning “scripted”) but all early indicators point to this event being a real life situation.» —“Wrestling...
no-shop period n.— «Avaya has agreed to be bought out by Silver Lake and TPG Capital, two private equity firms with significant technology holdings, but analysts have said Avaya likely will be saddled with more debt by the deal...