'Twilight'-based phrase among 2009's 'Buzzwords'

... is fan-made and pays homage to the speed at which the Twilight series' Cullen family prefers to operate vehicles, was apparently rampant enough in popular culture vernacular usage to become one of the top new "buzzwords" of the year for NYT's list. Other phrases making the list were Kanye West's "...

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OK.....

... because those are WAY too shallow and unrealistic . AND, if condoning rampant misogyny weren't ensconced in our culture enough, Snoop Dogg will be on The View! Really, Snoop? You killed people. Sold drugs. Got the word "bitches" into the American lexicon as a casual vernacular. Were in a gang. Smoked more pot than Keith Richards on a weekend. Brought back the funk. You ...

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techniques and choreography vs. principles

... I find it very frustrating that in aikido the culture seems to be to show up, go through an... extra training, but I'd much rather the culture was different. Another difference that I'm really noticing between aikido and dance, is that in "vernacular dance", such as swing (lindy hop) and blues, ... to be. Even so, I still wish the culture encouraged more open and improvisational practice at all levels...

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Post-Soviet academia and class power

... link socialmobility with education and culture. According to the Finnish scholar ... as the sign of societal culture and spirituality. But another interpretation ... forms of inquiry in which culture, subjectivity, or sexuality started playing ... state committees on science and culture (made up by professors with...with the world cultures. Formerly vernacular languages, provincial academic institutions, and...

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Stuff Fandom Culture Likes, Part Two

... at you. Although sometimes, it may be both. 11. Memes Fandom culture loves memes. I believe this is 1/3 because we like to... closely related to acronyms, and being well-versed in the FANDOM VERNACULAR is very important. Do you know what a Mary Sue is?* ... #10 17. Unrealistic portrayals of love and/or sex Fandom culture has long nursed their romance with a rosy, outright unrealistic ...

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The rise of Japan’s 'girlie man' generation

...to the drinking sessions essential to Japanese corporate culture, the herbivores passed. They refused to debase ... Western education was best and that Asian culture and philosophy was bad,” says Fukasawa. “..., they have the power to change the culture.” Long article is long. Source: Times Online...not really, experts say. While a few vernacular magazines have called some women nikushokukei, Ushikubo...

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Hawaii Five-O's back! Yay! sarcasm

...often said to his right-hand man, detective Danny Williams (played by James MacArthur) after a suspect was caught -- has become a part of pop culture vernacular. Original series, created by Leonard Freeman, was filmed on location in Hawaii. Presumably, the redo would also head to the Hawaiian isles to take ...

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Don't Stop Believing 2.9/?

...t have said what I said. You’re a Vulcan – your culture is all about discipline. For you, order must leave no room... to notice that I am not a typical representative of my culture. I would be grateful if you refrain from making assumptions about ... well, because he beats Spock to an answer. “In academic vernacular, you cheated.” Kirk stiffens visibly at the harsh response, and ...

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Reviews for Tuesday, November 24, 2009 (Part One)

... all the iamgery you use to show how "organic" the Rohirric culture is (though as you know, I've been guilty of having ... see the loremasters, artists and scribes at work, creating the very culture which will echo on through the long ages. The characters, ...I avoid stories written with an obviously modern slant and use of vernacular rather than Tolkienesque language patterns, unless they're AU/humor. ...

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music appreciation, pg13

...?' ' 28 Days Later .' Elizabeth glares. 'I have two PhDs, you know.' 'And American popular culture is not one of them.' 'You'll have to excuse me if I was a little too busy ... opens and closes repeatedly. 'You - I -' 'Did you know 'diss' actually originated in Jamaican vernacular English? It's widespread usage is incredibly fascinating, especially when you consider- ' ' Elizabeth .' 'John...

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