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single shot

Posted by Grant Barrett on August 9, 2009 · 1 Comment

single shot n.— «Other things which play havoc with aldermen candidates is many voters do not vote for five aldermen. The under votes in the aldermen election are substantial. So it is important for the candidate to be the first, second or third choice of the voter. Another little known and rarely used tactic by some [...]

An Estival Festival of Summer (minicasts)

Posted by Grant Barrett on June 2, 2008 · Add Comment

This week we kick off our 2008 summer minicasts, offered only online, with two downloads. It’s what we’re calling an estival festival.

tote-a-note

Posted by Grant Barrett on August 20, 2007 · Add Comment

tote-a-note v. phr.— «He and the majority of those at the dinner share the point of view of Bobby Richardson and Al Rowe, salesmen at two of the “tote-a-note” lots selling automobiles on easy terms along Victory Drive in Columbus, Ga.» —“Candidates find South well worth fighting for” by Tom Baxter Atlanta Journal and Constitution (Georgia) Aug. 23, 1992. (source: Double-Tongued [...]

insourcing

Posted by Grant Barrett on October 4, 2004 · Add Comment

insourcing n.— «The four candidates also addressed what Moore referred to as “insourcing”—offering visas to foreign workers for local jobs. All suggested it was a reasonable practice—if there was a shortage of local workers.» —“Candidates address job losses” by Emily Shartin Boston Globe Oct. 3, 2004. (source: Double-Tongued Dictionary)

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An Estival Festival of Summer (minicasts)

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insourcing