Get the probie mug."the Igon Value Problem: when a writer’s education on a topic consists in interviewing an expert, he is apt to offer generalizations that are banal, obtuse or flat wrong" (Steven Pinker, NY Times 11/7/2009).
Pinker coined the term in his review of a Malcolm Gladwell book. Gladwell had quoted an expert speaking about an “igon value” -- the correct term is eigenvalue, a basic concept in linear algebra.
Pinker coined the term in his review of a Malcolm Gladwell book. Gladwell had quoted an expert speaking about an “igon value” -- the correct term is eigenvalue, a basic concept in linear algebra.
by JLG6000 November 18, 2009
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Charlotte: I learned how to say "taxes" in Russian :D
Shirley: какие
Charlotte: Shirley I dont have a clue-
Shirley: I SAID WHAT IN RUSSIAN.
-Later-
Charlotte: *plays bye lena problems*
Shirley: какие
Charlotte: Shirley I dont have a clue-
Shirley: I SAID WHAT IN RUSSIAN.
-Later-
Charlotte: *plays bye lena problems*
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Get the Bye Lena Problems mug.A small, pebble sized piece of poo. This problem typically occurs while traveling. For some reason the body alters the crap factory and wants to save the really satisfying dumps for home.
You okay?
Man, I felt like I had to crap but all I could drop were a few lousy poobles. I'm totally plugged.
Man, I felt like I had to crap but all I could drop were a few lousy poobles. I'm totally plugged.
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Get the pooble mug.A sports car designed in partnership with mazda. In 1993 the design was entirely changed. Manufacturing was discontinued by ford in 1998. Shares the same drive-train as the mazda counterpart the MX6. mx6
by Coyt November 10, 2003
Get the Ford Probe mug.The general working class that occupies the bottom tier of society. Drives economies and produces "real" profit through its labor. Can often be seen in conflict with the bourgeoisie.
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