word of the day

I missed this the first time around.  Most newspaper science writing, especially that involving statistics, is churnalism. Tip from Language Log. Read more

In the midst of a wonderful rant about political busybodies, Wretchard unearths the delightful description kid pro quo.  Watch the embedded Tigerhawk video too; it’s a good description of today’s "rich." Read more

The succinct definition is, anytime the item owns the owner you have golluming. Another tip from the Instapundit.  When does he get the time to read all this stuff? Read more

Today’s second word is deadbeatonomics.  Complete lyrics here. Tip from the Instapundit. Read more

Today’s word is urawaza. Tip from the Geek Press. Read more

…because I’m w-a-a-y on the other side of the paper bag test:  CPT and HNIC. Read more

Today’s word is hasbian, which seems to be shorthand for a lot of very uncomfortable baggage.Tip from Phi Beta Cons. Read more

"Scientistic." Read more

Today’s word phrase is Gay KK. Read more

Apparently, the proper phrase is "opportunity youngster." Pass it on. Read more