Buzzword: Driveway effect 2013-11-12 15:02:56
Driveway effect describes a special quality exhibited by a radio program that causes listeners to stay in their cars s in their driveways long after they have arrived home so they can hear the end of the program.
Bilingual: In China, ‘leftover women’ get plastic surgery 2013-11-11 15:15:01
Cosmetic surgery is an investment more and more Chinese women from all rungs of society are splashing out on, according to new research from the Chinese University of Hong Kong. And it’s not all about vanity. Those who go under the knife usually believe surgery would improve all aspects of their lives.
Buzzword: Girl crush 2013-11-11 15:15:01
Girl crush refers to the admiration or adoration that one girl has for another girl. It could be to do with hair, body, make-up, car, clothes, career, talents etc.
Bilingual: Edward Snowden reportedly took a job at a Russian website 2013-11-08 15:05:26
The Associated Press is reporting former intelligence contractor Edward Snowden has accepted a job doing technical support for a "major" Russian Web site. According to the AP, one of Snowden's lawyers says the NSA leaker will start his new gig Friday, but won't reveal which company he'll be working for.
Buzzword: Cyberflaneur 2013-11-08 15:05:26
Cyberflaneur refers to a person who surfs the web with no purpose beyond curiosity and inquisitiveness.
Bilingual: Obesity may be driving earlier puberty in girls 2013-11-07 15:05:00
New research shows obesity is the largest predictor of earlier puberty in girls, which is affecting white girls much sooner than previously reported.
Buzzword: Obligation trips 2013-11-07 15:05:00
Obligation trips are the trips that people make to witness other people’s milestones like weddings, college graduations, or various kinds of reunions. They are not supposed to say no to these invitations and these trips are filling up their travel calendars and invading their savings.
Bilingual: A child's bad behaviour could be down to his genes 2013-11-06 15:11:45
Many parents worry their child’s bad behaviour is a result of their parenting mistakes, but new research suggests this may not be the case. A study found that some children are genetically predisposed to behavioural problems.
Buzzword: Cockroach problem 2013-11-06 15:11:45
Cockroach problem is a problem that is bigger than it initially appears.You've got one little piece of bad news, and there is always more, just like those little bugs.
Bilingual: Eating popcorn in the cinema makes people immune to advertising 2013-11-05 14:50:49
Eating popcorn in the cinema may be irritating not just for fellow movie goers, but for advertisers: a group of researchers from Cologne University has concluded that chewing makes us immune to filmadvertising.
