slipping n.— «In the old days, lookouts had to run several blocks to relay their surveillance information; now it’s relayed in a matter of seconds. And it’s not just the whereabouts of a potential murder victim, it’s whether the potential...
Hush Rush legislation n.— «To prevent a theocratic takeover, he says such broadcasts should no longer be accorded First Amendment protection. He says they should be forced to adhere to the old “Fairness Doctrine,” which required each...
bag night n.— «Perhaps “bag nights” could use further clarification, since it’s a backpacker’s term that, even then, is subject to personal preferences. Henceforth (how’s that for sounding official?), here are my...
snivel gear n.— «Not having to carry extra gear, such as field jackets or rain gear, lightens the load. “Backpacks will no longer be needed except for food, extra ammo and water,” he said. “We’re actually going to carry...
Pope’s glass n.— «Troops have welded old bulletproof windshields to the tops of Humvees to give gunners extra protection. They have dubbed it “Pope’s glass”—a reference to the barriers that protect the pontiff.» —“Serious...
Bradley Effect n.— «The Bradley Effect in New Jersey…In states where a tide seems to be running for President Reagan, Democratic candidates worry about the coattail effect on their races. In New Jersey, Democrats feel the protection...