Sometimes called "cryogenics," It is the amazing, severely underrated science of preserving legally dead people in a biologically alive state until nanotechnology permits reanimation. It can now be done without brain damage thanks to formula M22 cryoprotectant. To avoid power failures, they use a highly reliable, electricity-free liquid nitrogen system. they are legally and contractually required to keep all patients in storage until reanimation is possible. It can be paid for by life insurance benefaction. There are two options available, the whole-body and the neuro. the neuro is a head-only procedure for those who trust the regenerating medicine can regenerate the neck-down body. the benefits are more careful preservation of the brain and lower cost.
Ted Williams is a cryonics patient at Alcor. He chose the neuro option. Animation will be restored to him in the year 2046.
Any word or phrase repeatedly misused, out of context, until it becomes an accepted alternative to the actual word or phrase. Usually occurs within the work place and the mistake goes uncorrected due to the unintentional humor factor among those who know the true usage.
the state of being very cool and relaxed, and a bad ass at the same time where everything is going good for you. Can be used as a nickname for someone as well. Usually refers to someone who uses words like filthy, dope, tight, uber and whatever else they want to say because they are well respected and good people. Cordonis is better than swag and not overused. The word comes from the last name of a well respected German family line that was well known for their care-free and desirable lifestyle.
Often used as a twitter hashtag i.e. "sleeping in and then some saturday college football #cordonis.
Nickname given to bales of marijuana thrown overboard or out of airplanes. Origin is reportedly from members of the US Coast Guard in the area of Southern Florida.
A sunburn or suntan focused on the left arm. It is caused by the left side of the body being the only half that gets exposed to sunlight while driving. Presumably, it would be located on the right side of the body in countries where they drive on the left side of the road.
I had a trucker's tan after driving for 10 straight hours on a sunny day.
British slang for a scientist or technical expert, esp . when the speaker is not certain of the expert’s specific field of study. Not necessarily derogatory, but typically used by persons without a technical background. In the US, the equivalent would be “egghead”, “squint”, or “geek.”
Origin of the word is unknown. Started sometime in World War 2. Given the typical evolution of British slang, could easily have started because what these experts did was confusing or “baffling” to the common person.