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scale error n. “Scale error” is the researchers’ newly coined term for “remarkable behaviors” of children who attempt impossible feats with small objects, such as sliding down a toy slide suitable only for dolls. (May. 31, 2004) [full citation…]

Kazakhgate n. Nazarbaev has criticized the case, coined “Kazakhgate,” as an empty ploy by his political opponents but has seldom commented in detail on the allegations in the five years since they first surfaced. (May. 31, 2004) [full citation…]

post traumatic slave syndrome n. Randall Vogt is offering the untested theory, called post traumatic slave syndrome, in his defense of Isaac Cortez Bynum, who is charged with murder by abuse in the June 30 death of his son, Ryshawn Lamar Bynum…The slave theory is the work of Joy DeGruy-Leary, an assistant professor in the Portland State University Graduate School of Social Work…DeGruy-Leary testified this month in Washington County Circuit Court that African Americans today are affected by past centuries of U.S. slavery because the original slaves were never treated for the trauma of losing their homes; seeing relatives whipped, raped and killed; and being subjugated by whites. Because African Americans as a class never got a chance to heal and today still face racism, oppression and societal inequality, they suffer from multigenerational trauma. (May. 31, 2004) [full citation…]

smite button n. The church administration then gave its officers a “smite” button to use against guests using obscene language, sparking complaints that this violent act was an affront to Christian values. (May. 31, 2004) [full citation…]

counterspace n. As part of on-going work in seek-and-hit space warfare—termed “counterspace” in military parlance, China is expected to continue to enhance its satellite tracking and identification network. (May. 31, 2004) [full citation…]

beauty shot n. Beauty shots: Generic external views of the stadium or host city, often shot from a blimp. (May. 30, 2004) [full citation…]

shore power n. Shore powe[r]: A regular, wall-mounted electrical outlet. The ESPN crew hires a generator for primary power. (May. 30, 2004) [full citation…]

snoop cam n. Snoop cam: Small camera on the announcers’ courtside table that’s always on; let’s the director see if the announcers are ready. (May. 30, 2004) [full citation…]

bump n. Bumps: Camera shots reflecting anticipation of the game; broadcast before tip-off. (May. 30, 2004) [full citation…]

beauty shot n. Once the game started, it was all about business, seamlessly blending live shots and instant replays, graphics and “beauty shots,” which is jargon for views of the stadium or home city during a game. (May. 30, 2004) [full citation…]

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