jibbing n.— «What else to call those who specialize in “jibbing”—defined in the film as snowboarding anywhere other than on actual snow? That includes riding on handrails in cities and suburban parking lots—places where a fall...
whoops ticket n.— «The “Whoops” or courtesy tickets are given in lieu of fines. Each vehicle is allowed three, but if Whoops, you did it again, you would get a parking ticket.» —“Council to vote on courtesy tickets for...
digital chalking n.— «During a recent trial run, a city employee drove the Ford Explorer. Scanning parked cars and trucks, a method known as “digital chalking,” the cameras routed information to a computer. The next time the city vehicle...
soft first-story n.— «The place Vogel calls home isn’t a “soft first-story,” the term used to describe a multistory building where parking is tucked beneath the units. Instead of load-bearing walls, narrow poles bear the brunt...
miracle n.— «A “miracle” in the parking lot parlance of jam band fans and Deadheads often refers to a ticket for that night’s show. It comes from a song written by Weir and Barlow, and you can find the chorus “I need a...
stork parking n.— «A sign we hadn’t seen before: “Stork Parking,” marking a choice spot for new and expectant mothers. It’s outside a supermarket in a new shopping center in Edgewater, Anne Arundel County. Nice touch...