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fish pedicure n. State regulators have banned a trendy type of spa procedure known as a “fish pedicure,“ in which the spa patron places his or her feet into a bowl filled with fish, and the fish eat the dead skin and calluses off the feet. (Oct. 14, 2008) [full citation…]

shooting brake n. Mercedes calls the Fascination a modern twist on a body style known in Europe as the “shooting brake,“ which, according to tradition, is a luxury coupe with the rear end of a wagon. As such, the Fascination has two side doors and not four. (Oct. 14, 2008) [full citation…]

red-out n. The scope should not be advanced against resistance. “Red-out” is the term used to describe what occurs when the tip of the scope is placed too close to the bowel wall mucosa. In this situation, the reflection of light off the vascularized tissue produces a red haze. By slightly withdrawing the scope, the endoscopist can again obtain a clear view of the bowel wall. (Oct. 14, 2008) [full citation…]

alife n. Artificial life, often referred to as alife, is a very diverse field of study, encompassing simulations, computer models, robotics and biochemistry. (Oct. 14, 2008) [full citation…]

headless chicken n. The advocates and supporters of the new party notion see this as a logical solution to the political quagmire the ruling party has found itself in following the populist rhetoric, demagoguery and vindictiveness of the post-Polokwane conference era. This period has seen the meteoric rise to prominence of what some people call “headless chickens” like Julius Malema. (Oct. 13, 2008) [full citation…]

post-grafitti n. The term “Street Art” usually refers to more visual art than more traditionally text-based graffiti, though the two often overlap. This is sometimes called post-graffiti. In an effort to divorce it from its more illicit counterpart it has begun to appear legitimately in large exhibitions and public spaces worldwide. (Oct. 13, 2008) [full citation…]

Vegas throat n. The singer has had to cancel several shows in recent weeks because of bronchitis. Her publicist says the condition was brought on by the dry air in the desert, along with all the heavy air conditioning in the hotels and casinos. Many refer to the condition as Vegas throat. (Oct. 13, 2008) [full citation…]

scrub-shrub habitat n. Nest boxes should be made available near wetlands with a mix of open water and emergent plants (commonly called scrub-shrub habitats). This type of habitat provides food and cover needed for brood rearing. (Oct. 13, 2008) [full citation…]

knobology n. Students take readily to the computerized training. Byron Hull, who manages training for the Air Route Traffic Control Centers, refers to the computer savvy of the new recruits as “knobology,” a neologism that describes the students’ ability to relate instrument controls to their function. In the future, experts predict, controllers will use more computer tools to handle more flights each shift. (Oct. 13, 2008) [full citation…]

tweening n. When Disney’s artists created dancing mushrooms almost 70 years ago, they did so by drawing still pictures on dozens of celluloid pages, or “cels.“ But, Lopez and his fellow students are learning to use a computer program called Adobe Flash that uses “paths” controlled by algebraic equations and a process called “tweening,“ to do the same thing—create the illusion of movement on the screen. (Oct. 12, 2008) [full citation…]

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