A euphemism for an event that may cause discomfort to members of the audience if named directly, like the September 11, 2001 destruction of the World Trade Center in New York, or the Virginia Tech Campus Shootings of 2007.
"In light of recent events, campus safety and security have become the
number one priority for colleges and universities around the nation.
The way you prepare for and respond to a crisis on your campus can
mean the difference between life and death. Join us for this live,
60-minute audio conference where you and your colleagues will learn:"...
number one priority for colleges and universities around the nation.
The way you prepare for and respond to a crisis on your campus can
mean the difference between life and death. Join us for this live,
60-minute audio conference where you and your colleagues will learn:"...
by Situ Tian July 16, 2007
Get the recent events mug.A boring and affordable fuel-efficient car that does not turn heads. These economically friendly vehicles are NOT pussy magnets. Due to the deepening recession, many folks are trading in their Lex Coupes, Benzes and Beemers for a Ford Focus or Hyundai Elantra.
Damn, I'm so mad I totalled my Acura RL. I loved that car. I felt like the smoothest motherfucker on the east coast when I was in my Ac'. But I'm too broke to afford another car like that. Looks like I'll be pushing a Geo Metro soon enough. Fucking Recession car! I'm never gonna get any pussy ever again. Damn it!!!
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Coined by slate.com writer Christopher Beam, a term to describe the, perhaps promiscuous, behavior of Congressional staffers while their bosses are absent during Congressional recess.
Female Staffer #1: Mark is gorgeous, but we work together. It's never going to work.
Female Staffer #2: Oh, go for it, it's recest!
Female Staffer #2: Oh, go for it, it's recest!
by jargonDC August 27, 2009
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Get the fuck receipt mug.In reference to an anus or vagina that has had so much semen deposited in it that it would seem to be the worlds dumping ground for sperm.
by Todd Higgins November 10, 2006
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With the economy tanking we should get rid of recessionanol!
Help! Where can I find gasoline without recessionanol?
A truly capitalist, free market economy would never mandate recessionanol.
Recessionanol was supposed to make the air cleaner, but it doesn't work because cars are still burning the same or more petrolium with the corn.
Help! Where can I find gasoline without recessionanol?
A truly capitalist, free market economy would never mandate recessionanol.
Recessionanol was supposed to make the air cleaner, but it doesn't work because cars are still burning the same or more petrolium with the corn.
by Dave W1 January 24, 2008
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