The Arab Street: public opinion or voice of the rabble?

Article Abstract:

The origin of interchanging 'street' for 'public opinion' is at least as old as 1977. The origin of 'ping' as a synonym for calling or pestering someone is from Unix software that sends a ping to test a line, called Packet Internet Groper.

Analysis, Terminology, Media coverage, Jargon (Terminology), Arab countries, Public opinion, World Trade Center and Pentagon Attacks, 2001

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Netspionage; of cyberspying and e-spookspeak

Article Abstract:

The field of spying, and other clandestine activities, has it own phrases and words. The new blend word 'netspionage,' and other commonly used words in the field are discussed.

Usage, Online services, Internet services, Portrayals, Words, New, New words, Espionage

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Come heavy; the base tenor of 'Sopranos' talk

Article Abstract:

Various words and phrases on 'The Sopranos' television program are examined. Much of the language is generally based on a Mafia form of Italian.

Television programs, Criticism and interpretation, Television direction, Television production, The Sopranos (Television program), Television authorship, Television writing

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