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Wordsmithing - an Attempt to Get Creative Terms in the English LexiconI'm still trying to figure out how to get some of my personally made-up words into the lexicon, such as nightsticked, motard and touron!
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Lexicon Lambda Studio USB Audio Interface - Product ReviewThe following is my product review on the Lexicon Lambda Studio USB Audio Interface.
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Harry Potter Lexicon Has Rowling, Others in CourtJ.K. Rowling made an appearance in U.S. District Court in Southern New York today to defend the Harry Potter series against copyright infringement. Warner Brothers and J.K. Rowling are suing RDR Books for "repackaging" the popular Harry Potter Lexicon website into a book.
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Lexicon MC12B Music & Home Theater Sound System Processor for AudiophilesLexicon MC12B Music & Home Theater Sound Systems, High End Audio Components & Speakers, Audiophile -
Muggle Creator of "Lexicon" Cries on Stand During Harry Potter Trial; J.K. Rowling Suing Publisher of Unauthorized BookSteven Vander Ark breaks down on stand defending the publication of his "Harry Potter Lexicon" in book form
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Harry Potter Lexicon and the Order of the CourtsJ.K. Rowling is going to appear in court today, April 14th, in a suit she and Warner Bros. have filed against RDR, a small publisher which is set to publish a reader's guide to Harry Potter books entitled Harry Potter Lexicon.
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Harry Potter Trial Begins in Manhattan: Author J.K. Rowling Sues Publisher of "The Harry Potter Lexicon"Harry Potter creator J.K. Rowling is suing the publisher of the unauthorized "Harry Potter Lexicon"
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Ernie Anastos YouTube Video: Will Chicken Comment Enter the Lexicon?What happens when a veteran news anchorman drops the F-bomb on the air? Why, a video clip of the verbal gaffe goes viral on the Internet. Just ask Ernie Anastos.
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The Lexicon-Encyclopedia DebateThe distinction between lexical and encyclopedic has been researched by many linguists, philosophers, teachers and other people interested in the subject. Is there a difference in the knowledge that is linguistically encoded vs. general world knowledge?
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"Double Tap!" What a Wonderful Addition to the LexiconThis term or at least the concept this term addresses has been around a long time.
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2010 ISC is the Lexicon for Hardtop ConvertibleArticle reports on the 2011 Lexus ISC retractable hardtop converible. -
Book Review: The Demon’s Lexicon by Sarah Rees BrennanAlan and Nick Ryves have been on the run from magicians for as long as Nick can remember. When he and his brother find themselves helping two siblings with a similar problem, Nick discovers that his brother has been lying about their past.
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The Harry Potter Lexicon: Who Has the Rights?A concise discussion of who should come out on top in the battle for the copyrights to the companion piece for the Harry Potter series.
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Harry Potter Lexicon Brings J. K. Rowling, Steven Vander Ark to CourtJ.K. Rowling, Harry Potter author sues Steven Vander Ark for taking her words and rewriting them. There is no "scholarly" reason.
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Lexicon Will Rap and Rock Your Panties OffLady Chavez interviews a music group each week for her blog
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Harry Potter Lexicon Has Rowling, Warner Bros. Taking a Michigan Publisher to CourtHarry Potter is no doubt one of the most captivating books ever written but now others seem to be wanting to take credit for the hard work that JK Rowling and Warner Bros. have done to get the books written, published and made into movies.
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Rowling Sues over Harry Potter LexiconAccording to Bloomberg news, J.K. Rowling, internationally acclaimed author of the hugely popular "Harry Potter" series, is involved in yet another court battle.
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People in Washington 'Wee-Weed Up,' Says Barack ObamaThe various woes of President Barack Obama have certainly added some zest to his rhetoric. President Obama has invented a new term that will surely go down as one of the most original in the political lexicon. -
Vote for Me I Will Be Your Big Brother, Savior and Beneficial DictatorMy Name is Lexicon The Magnificent and I am running for president. As your beneficent dictator your vote for me will be the last decision you will ever have to make. I will take take care of you better than you can take care of yourself. -
Book Review - the Oxford American Desk Dictionary and ThesaurusThe Oxford American Desk Dictionary and Thesaurus, Second Edition is an excellent compact sized lexicon, one which I've found to be the most useful desktop reference book in my home office.
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Understanding Poser Jargon 101: Materials and TexturesEvery specialized field has it's own jargon, and 3D is no exception. If you have ever been confused when listening to someone talk about a Poser project, this guide should help you gain a better grasp of what they are talking about.
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Lexicon of Popular Effective Lies of Professional PoliticiansHere is a list of popular lies used by politicians to further their own advancement proven for their effectiveness in wooing voter's support in a glossary format not in alphabetical order. -
How Upper Body Exercise Can Improve Aerobic FitnessThe term "aerobic exercise" has been a part of the fitness lexicon for the past 40 years. Usually it involves using the lower body muscles. However, the upper body can also play a role in aerobic exercise.
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Baseball History: Who Were Tinker, Evers and Chance?The poem "Baseball's Sad Lexicon" is better-known as "Tinker to Evers to Chance". This article profiles the three players made famous by the 1910 poem by Franklin Pierce Adams, and also names the one infielder not mentioned in the poem.
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Fastest Internet Search Engine -- Why Settle for Anything Less?Google is the most popular internet search engine and it has also entered into popular lexicon as a term for search. Leapfish and Bing are two other search engines that are popular because of their speed and accuracy.
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What is Veil Piercing Insurance?Look at the title of this article. Have you ever heard the term 'Veil Piercing Insurance' before? You should not have. It is a term that is brand new to the English lexicon but will some day soon find its way in common usage.
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WTF? New Cafe Opens in Fort Greene Serving Seriously Savvy CoffeeYour regular morning cup o' joe has been getting a serious upgrade for the last twenty years.
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Funny Quotes by Toddlers We've KnownWith 5 kids plus my day care home, they had to learn fast to get a word in edgewise! I'm not claiming my darlings uttered brilliant prose, but some of these funny toddler quotes became part of our permanent lexicon! -
Mandelbrot, Dead at 85, Brought the Word "Fractal" into Our LexiconThe conceiver of a scientific concept, that of the fractal, passed on at the age of 85. Discover what Benoit Mandelbrot brought to the world that we can carry on. -
My Favorite "Baby-isms"In our family we tend to latch on to the particularly cute utterances of our progeny and incorporate them into the family lexicon ...
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A Pilot's Opinion of the Global Positioning System: Uses, Problems & MoreI love the Global Positioning System. It is truly just a satellite-based position signal, but it has come to mean more in the modern lexicon.
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J.K. Rowling Vs. Steve Vander Ark Lawsuit: New Copyright Precedent for Writers?I'd hate to be the judge handling the J.K. Rowling lawsuit against Steve Vander Ark. However, this is a chance for the fair use law in U.S. copyright legalese to get a better definition...hopefully by the public and not the judge himself... -
Sarah Palin's Top Three Logical FallaciesWhen the debate is viewed through the lens of history one reason will stand above all others: Palin did not display a basic understanding of common debate structure. Most of her arguments are what is known in the lexicon of debate as a 'logical fallacy.' -
The Development and Variety of AOL's Online Text-Based Role Playing GroupsA detailed look at the evolution of America Online's text-based role playing groups. Includes role play lexicon, careful descriptions, and group examples. -
Evolution of the English LanguageThere are four major parts to every language system: lexicon, grammar, semantics, and phonology. When linguists study a language they are most concerned with these four systems.
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Chamillionaire and Krayzie Bone Create a Hit With Ridin'On the second single from his major label debut, Chamillionaire proves that the South has some serious lyrical talent. He also introduces some new slang into hip-hop's ever growing lexicon.
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Politically Correct European Union Bans Words Jihad, Islamic, and FundamentalistThe lexicon of the politically correct? A new secret guidebook for EU government officials requires less emotive words about Islam. -
Why Do You Need a Friend?Oxford lexicon defines the noun friend as "a supportive and respected associate for whom affection is felt." There are many more definitions to go for. But the best definition will be "one soul inhabiting two bodies."
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Benedict Arnold: The Story Behind the Most Despised American TraitorBenedict Arnold's notoriety is such that his very name has entered the lexicon as a synonym for a traitor. However, Arnold was a complicated man whose place in history warrants a closer examination.
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Elizabeth Gilbert's Contradictory Feminism in "Eat, Pray, Love""Eat, Pray, Love," a post-apocalyptic divorce vacation, markets itself as a poignant saga of a triumphant divorcee cum independent woman. Yet, her feminist exclamations cling more to a misogynist lexicon than that of an empowered Amazon.
