aquaponics n.— «Susan Mahan and Steve Stansloski of Ocala volunteer with the foundation, which uses a method called aquaponics. The organization grows tilapia and vegetables together using hydroponics in a cyclical system.» —“Fish...
NOMbie n.—Gloss: A member of the National Organization for Marriage, NOM, which campaigns against gay marriage. «The previously covered equality bigots “National Organization for Marriage” launched their “Religious Liberty Ad Campaign”...
What does dog hair have to do with hangover cures? Also, where’d we ever get a word like “dude”? And what’s the word for when unexpected objects form a recognizable image, like a cloud that looks like a bunny, or the image of Elvis...
encore career n.— «Civic Ventures, a group Lakin said encourages older adults to pursue a higher level of education to rejoin the work force and attain what they refer to as “encore careers,” is one of many organizations targeted at this...
The year 2008 produced a new acronym: PUMA. Grant explains how PUMAs began prowling the political landscape.
Feel like having a little “hair of the dog”? Grant and Martha explain what dog hair has to do with hangover cures. And what do you call it when random objects form a recognizable image, like a cloud resembling a bunny, or the image of Elvis in...