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nightstand Buddhist n. One in four Americans ages 18 to 29 say they are not affiliated with a religion, according to the survey. Many in this age group—whom Smith teaches at Ripon College—he refers to as “nightstand Buddhists.” They keep a Buddhist statue on their nightstand, he said, read Buddhist text because they like the message, but do not practice the religion. (May. 9, 2008) [full citation…]

brown gas n. Besides saving gas money, using what is called “brown gas” makes the car drive smoother, cleans the engine and is better for the environment, Bogue said.…Under his hood, Bogue filled six quart-sized jars with water and baking soda, covered them with vacumn-sealed plastic lids, installed a charcoal filter and connected it all with tubes to the car’s air intake system.…Besides saving gas money, using what is called “brown gas” makes the car drive smoother, cleans the engine and is better for the environment, Bogue said. (May. 9, 2008) [full citation…]

rewilding n. Missing links in ecosystems disrupted by extinctions could be restored by introducing species that perform the same function, field experiments on a remote island suggest. But some scientists caution against the controversial process, called “rewilding.” (May. 9, 2008) [full citation…]

hardening off n. It is best not to put seedling so young directly out in the garden. “Hardening off” is the term for gradually acclimating them to outdoor conditions. I use an half-way house, also known in garden circles as a cold frame, i.e., an enclosed, bottomless box with a clear glass or plastic lid that can be propped open for ventilation or closed against a chilly night. (May. 9, 2008) [full citation…]

car-fu n. Speed Racer is currently under development at NZ’s Sidhe Interactive and gives you the chance to take on the role of the characters from the film, getting behind the wheels of each character’s signature vehicles to experience what the producers call the combative car-fu style. (May. 9, 2008) [full citation…]

bump up suit n. Referring to the shareholder lawsuits filed earlier in the drama, LaCroix said those cases alleged that the deal wasn’t rich enough. These are called “bump up” suits, he said, and they are common because if and when deals close higher than their starting price, plaintiffs can argue that their action benefited shareholders and that they should therefore be rewarded by at least having their attorneys” fees paid. (May. 9, 2008) [full citation…]

cat-claw n. Part of our loot included a a short wrecking bar known to carpenters as a cat-claw. It’s pretty rusted after lying out in the weather all those months. (May. 8, 2008) [full citation…]

crabs in a bucket other. There are other people who are uncomfortable with other people around them succeeding. I was told by one of my business mentors that this is sometimes called the “crabs in a bucket” concept-when crabs are captured, they’re placed in a wide-open bucket because the ones on the bottom don’t let the ones on top escape. (May. 8, 2008) [full citation…]

poofer n. Poofers: A slang term for girls who suddenly disappear from their community in order to take part in an arranged marriage. The girls are either kept hidden or moved to another state or country. This term is most often used by the FLDS Church. (May. 8, 2008) [full citation…]

peopletician n. We had the best Ulster County legislative representative you could want in Marion Umhey—who coined the phrase “people-tician.” (May. 8, 2008) [full citation…]

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