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Poker has a unique language of its own, and it can be a little intimidating when you hear a seasoned pro talk about gut shot draws and drawing dead on the river.

It is often difficult to discern if someone is joking, serious or sarcastic in an email or in a chat room discussion. Emoticons help convey an emotion.

Tweet, twitter, retweeting - it's all a mystery? Worry not, here's the Twitter cheat sheet that will demystify Twitter lingo and make that first tweet so easy!

Ever want to feel like you're on the inside when brewers and marketers start throwing unique and obscure beer and brewing terms around? Now you can...

IMO, NE1 Cn Txt - Does that look like gibberish for now? Don't worry; by the end of this article, it will all make sense. Let's learn how to text like a pro!

Health care reform today is actually about health insurance reform. But it's not too hard to understand. Learn basic terms such as "moral hazard" and "induced demand."

However the complex health care insurance, access and cost crises are managed in coming years, one thing seems clear for the short term: Americans won't have single-payer

Whether traveling the world or traipsing through the produce aisle in the local grocery, new foods and food terms abound. Here are a few to try.

What are those people on reality TV dating shows talking about? Here's a guide to dating show catch phrases.

Recreational bowlers may occasionally hear terms throw around and not know what they mean. Here is a very brief review of some of the more popular bowling terms.

Recreational bowlers may occasionally hear terms throw around and not know what they mean. Here is a very brief review of some of the more popular bowling terms.

Business instant message jargon in cell phone IMs, e-mails, and online chatting. A dictionary guide to office and workplace shorthand, acronyms, and text code meanings.

Bruce Springsteen is Superbowl 43's halftime concert choice. But he can't beat out fellow American icon, Jim Thorpe, in terms of outright spectacular NFL halftime shows.

Learn text codes used in instant messaging on cell phones, e-mail, and online texting. A dictionary guide to shorthand, lingo, acronyms, slang & text code meanings.

Youth use texting jargon in text messages, e-mail, and sometimes even when talking. Read info & a beginner's dictionary guide to what lingo, acronyms, slang & codes mean.

Students unravel mysteries of the Periodic Table of Elements through a variety of representational activities.

With much anxiety over avian flu last year, and now swine flu this year, it's helpful to know the lingo: what's an epidemic, what's a pandemic?

Ordering a drink at a coffeehouse can be confusing and overwhelming. By understanding the coffee drink structure, you can order confidently and correctly.

Mormons often use unfamiliar words and phrases that leave non-Mormons baffled. Decode the meaning of strange Mormon words with this handy dictionary of LDS terminology.

Celebrate Czech Heritage Month - and all year long - by learning Czech words and phrases. Explore online and audio resources for Czech language learning.

Whether the device used is a laptop computer or a cell phone, children are learning an electronic shorthand language called acronyms.

VHF radio transmissions use specific terminology to alert mariners to a variety of circumstances. Learn when and how to use mayday, pan pan and securité broadcasts.

Kids spend countless hours texting, chatting and social networking, many unaware of potential dangers. Here are some tips for concerned parents to take control.

What's the difference between latex and oil paint? What are acrylic and enamel paints? What are "edging," "curing," and "VOCs?" Increase your paint vocabulary today!

You have to fear for author Tony Black's wreck of a hero, Gus Dury.

Here's a list of books that are particularly useful to fantasy and science fiction writers.

This new world includes a lingo of its own - weblogs, citizen journalism, and interactivity, which means the users can add to the news product.

Sweet and Sour Pie is a humorous book about small town living in Manitowoc, Wisconsin, during the 1950s. The book is an autobiography written by Dave Crehore.

As the problem of prescription drug abuse among young people continues to grow, parents need to be aware of pharm parties and what they can do to fight this evil.

In the case of 1985's Better Off Dead and 2004's Mean Girls, both films exemplified the importance a parental figure has on the teen characters.

The "nadsat" slang of A Clockwork Orange is unique. Mixing Russian with English rhyming slang challenges readers, and keeps Anthony Burgess's classic novel fresh.

The narcissist sends a message to his psychotherapist: there is nothing you can teach me, I am as intelligent as you are.

ABC's new sitcom Modern Family (Wednesdays, 9/8 central) offers viewers a true, yet humorous, reflection of Twenty-First Century family life.

Admission options vary from college to college. Understanding the differences can lead to choosing the best college for the student.

Hey Good Lookin' is not for the faint of heart, it features foul language, racial stereotypes, sex, drugs, and violence - all set in a dark urban context.

A recent study from Australia challenges some stereotypes about men seeking help from the medical profession.

The Inland Northwest Trials Association (INTA) was formed more than 20 years ago to give motorcycle riders a chance to participate in amateur observed trials competition.

Don't neglect yourself as you spend time looking for a job. You need to remember that looking for work is a full time job, so remember to take care of yourself, too!

Pride and Prejudice and Zombies written by Seth Grahame-Smith and Jane Austen was going to be one of the best Zombie Romantic Comedy novels of 2009. What went wrong?

From time-barred debt, to charge-back periods, to sub-prime credit cards and more, learn about definitions for these terms, so that one is never surprised by the banks.

Canadians are often unaware of their home grown comedic talent. Theatrical genius TJ Dawe, from Vancouver BC, has created a host of comedic plays over the past 10 years.

A brief introduction to the basics of trim/molding.

Web writing requires an understanding of basic terms, including keywords, search engine optimization, and social networking.

Are you an Internet newbie? Do you know someone who needs a few tips on how to navigate the Internet?

The airlines have a language all their own. Take some time to learn about the terms they use. It's helpful to know next time one needs to book a flight for a corporation.

Ale or lager, is there really a difference? And if there is, what is it? Learn these beer basics and sound like a pro.

In 1834, Bealings House was the scene of seemingly paranormal manifestations. Although the owner investigated and documented the events, no rational cause was found.

In her novel, Miriam Toews creates characters who deal with mental illness, teenage angst and parenting as they drive across America in search of a family member.

Designer Christian Siriano shares his knowledge and professional advice in a fabulous new style bible.

In French Polynesia, black pearls (and purple, green, and pink pearls, too) can be purchased everywhere from Papeete's Pearl Museum to a working pearl farm.