The International Monetary Fund (IMF) was founded in 1944-1945 and seeks to foster international development and sound monetary currencies. Some critics of the IMF maintain that its development…
Some restaurants have a dress code and require men to wear jackets. Instead of turning an inappropriately dressed customer away, the restaurants often have "loaner jackets" that a…
A "lobbyist" is one who engages in "lobbying" -- trying to influence public officials (such as members of a legislature) to support the lobbyist's position on legislation.…
"Lobster Fra Diavolo" (Italian meaning "Brother Devil") is served in Italian restaurants, mostly in America. The dish is believed to be American because Maine lobsters were…
"Lobster Newberg' (also spelled "Lobster Newburg" or "Lobster Newburgh") was invented at Delmonico's restaurant in New York City in the late 1800s. The name…
The "lobster shift" (or "lobster trick") was the early morning shift on a New York City newspaper, usually from 2 a.m. to 10 a.m. These "lobster" positions were often…
The "lobster shift" (or "lobster trick") was the early morning shift on a New York City newspaper, usually from 2 a.m. to 10 a.m. These "lobster" positions were often…
"Lobsterrific" (lobster + terrific) is a superlative for describing lobster. A 1965 newspaper advertisement for Stoffer's Lobster Newburg described it as "lobsterrific." A…
"Localwashing" (local + whitewash) is when a restaurant advertises that it uses locally grown foods (or when a food product claims to be locally grown), but the authenticity of the…
The 2019–20 coronavirus pandemic lockdown gave birth to the portmanteau word "locktail" (lockdown + cocktail). "We have the locktail (equal parts gin, sweet vermouth and dry…
The 2019–20 coronavirus pandemic lockdown gave birth to the portmanteau word "locktail" (lockdown + cocktail). "We have the locktail (equal parts gin, sweet vermouth and dry…
"LoDel" stands for "Below Delancey Street," east of Allen Street. The neighborhood nickname was noticed by the blog Bowery Boogie on July 27, 2011. On November 21, 2012, Bowery…
The "low information voter" means a citizen who votes based on other values besides the best information and facts. The acronym "LIV" was used by 2008. "LIV" was…
The Log Cabin Republicans is a group that supports the Republican Party and advocates for gay and lesbian rights. The group began in California in 1977 and defeated the Briggs Initiative (a…
Political "logrolling" (or "log-rolling") is a tit-for-tat exchange. In early America, logs had to be rolled to clear land and one person often needed the help of others. When…
"Loisaida" is Spanish for "Lower East Side." Some claim that "Lower East Side" is below Houston Street, and "Loisaida" is above Houston Street. Puerto Rican…
Entry in progress -- BP Google Groups: alt.religion.kibologyThe foolishness of American libertarianismroneAug 9, 2004, 9:58:38 PMIn article ,Libertarianism: all the freedom, none of the…
Entry in progress -- BP Google Groups: alt.religion.kibologyThe foolishness of American libertarianismroneAug 9, 2004, 9:58:38 PMIn article ,Libertarianism: all the freedom, none of the…
"Loligarchy" or "LOLigarchy" (laugh out loud/LOL + oligarchy) is a government that is laughably run by a small number of powerful people or organizations. "Loligarchy"…
Entry in progress -- B.P. Wikipedia: LollapaloozaLollapalooza is an annual music festival featuring alternative rock, hip hop, and punk rock bands, dance and comedy performances, and craft booths.…