Definitions by jrob

rumint

"rumor intelligence" - iIntelligence information based on rumors rather than facts.

Much of the Bush administration's evidence for Iraq's reconstituted nuclear program, thriving chemical-biological development program, and active Iraqi link with Al Qaeda was based on what intelligence analysts call "rumint."

rumint by JRob October 28, 2005

zero drag

highly motivated employee who has few personal responsibilities and so can work long hours, travel frequently, or be called in to work with little notice.

The ideal zero drag employee is young, unmarried and childless with no responsibilities and an eagerness to do well.

zero drag by JRob October 28, 2005

hotelling 

An office setup in which mobile workers do not have permanent desks or cubicles and so must reserve a workspace when they come into the office.

Consultant #1: I spend so much time at customer sites that I don't need an office.

Consultant #2: Welcome to the Wild World of Hotelling!

hotelling by JRob October 26, 2005

familymoon 

A honeymoon in which the bride and groom also bring their children from previous marriages.

With three birthdays, a wedding and a "familymoon," we've had a lot of celebrations in our family lately.

familymoon by JRob October 7, 2005

Iraqnophobia

An unusually strong fear of Iraq, especially its ability to manufacture and use biological, chemical, and nuclear weapons. (A play on arachnophobia, an unusually strong fear of spiders.)

Now that September is here, President Bush can launch his "initial public offering" of stock in his newest product, Iraqnophobia.

Iraqnophobia by JRob October 5, 2005

street spam 

n. Advertisements posted on telephone poles, traffic lights, and other public areas.

Honest, officer, I didn't even see the stop sign! Look at all the street spam all over that corner.

street spam by JRob October 4, 2005

eco porn 

A corporate advertisement that extols the company's environmental record or policies - usually by a company known to rape and pillage the environment as often as possible.

Abe: Have you seen those new commecials by the oil companies that show how good they are for the environment?

Babe: They are pure eco porn, man.

eco porn by JRob October 4, 2005