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supercheck n. The Delaware State Police have been conducting secret background checks of some gun owners since 2001, a process known as “superchecks” that may violate federal law. The checks have resulted in confiscation of weapons, some for legitimate reasons, but have subjected many citizens to a search of mental health records that in most cases police would be unable to access. (Dec. 2, 2008) [full citation…]

take the number 11 bus v. phr. “Taking the No. 11 bus” is slang for walking, with the 1’s representing your own two legs. (Dec. 2, 2008) [full citation…]

antihomonuptial adj. I have actually considered that laws against (or implicitly disallowing) gay marriage are, actually, sexist. For example, suppose I lived somewhere with antihomonuptial legislation. (Nov. 30, 2008) [full citation…]

cellblock n. Pulled off the streets, stripped of guns and badges, kept inside four walls and away—as much as possible—from the public, officers who are put on desk duty because their conduct is under investigation find themselves far from the enforcement activities they signed up to do. “We like to call it the ‘cellblock’ because it is like you are in prison,” said an officer who spent more than 18 months watching surveillance video while authorities investigated an accusation that he had struck a suspect. (Nov. 30, 2008) [full citation…]

cut and shut n. Stretch limos, which can have up to 16 seats, are often imported from the US, where different safety laws apply. Some are adapted to become stretch limos by a process called “cut and shut,” where two vehicles are sliced in half and stretched by adding extra parts. (Nov. 30, 2008) [full citation…]

photoporation n. St Andrews researchers have created a new technique that relies on a method called “photoporation.” This innovative method allows insoluble compounds such as genes and drugs to be injected into individual cells with the assistance of light. This will allow the potential detection of specific diseases and assist in the development of medication. (Nov. 30, 2008) [full citation…]

dry powder n. Capital available for secondary deals—what the industry calls dry powder—is about $12 to $15 billion, said Small, whose company manages some $4.2 billion of secondaries. (Nov. 30, 2008) [full citation…]

phytocapping n. Landfill sites produce the greenhouse gases, methane and carbon dioxide, as putrescible waste decays. Growing plants and trees on top of a landfill, a process known as “Phytocapping,” could reduce the production and release of these gases. (Nov. 30, 2008) [full citation…]

toe pick n. Linebacker Lance Briggs was all smiles after the first 2-interception game of his NFL career, even when he discussed the second pick, when it looked as if he might score until he tripped. “That was what we like to call a ‘toe pick,’” Briggs said, laughing. “My toe got caught on the “ice,” and I fell. I don’t know what happened; I tripped—poor return on my part.” (Nov. 30, 2008) [full citation…]

smokepole n. Sighting in my muzzleloader the other day at Oakdale Gun Club, I was one of a half-dozen or so shooters blowing charges through “smokepoles,” as muzzleloaders are often called. (Nov. 30, 2008) [full citation…]

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