Farce (färs) n. A light dramatic work in which highly improbable plot situations, exaggerated characters, and often slapstick elements are used for humorous effect. The branch of literature, and the broad or spirited humor characteristic of such work. A ludicrous, empty show; a mockery We are...
Conversation (kŏn'vər-sā'shən ) n. The spoken exchange of thoughts, opinions, and feelings; talk An informal discussion of a matter by representatives of governments, institutions, or organizations. Someone reminded me that I never posted my slides from the recent SCALE 6.x Conference held in Los Angeles on February...
Confused (kən-fyūzd') n. Being unable to think with clarity or act with understanding and intelligence. Lacking logical order or sense; chaotic or jumbled: I read with amusement the recent announcement by Misys on how they are "Leading the Industry with Bold Open Source Move." On first...
Explosion (ĭk-splō'zhən) n.1. A release of mechanical, chemical, or nuclear energy in a sudden and often violent manner with the generation of high temperature.2. Violent bursting as a result of internal pressure.3. A sudden, often vehement outburst or increaseThe blogosphere is literally exploding with followup...
FICO Score (fĭk'o skôr) n. 1. Financial instrument used to assess the risk of credit applicants2. A risk-based score system used to determine the probability of a borrowers risk of default ...
Tool (tūl) n.A device, or machine, used to perform or facilitate manual or mechanical workSomething regarded as necessary to the carrying out of one's occupation or profession A person used to carry out the designs of another; a dupe.As many of you know, I am...
User Generated (yū'zər jĕn'ə-rāt') n.1. Media content that is produced by end-users2. Refers specifically to user content tools such as wikis, blogs, social networks generated by general public rather than paid professionals. Today I will be blogging live from the Health 2.0 Conference. It is...
White Paper (hwit pā'pər) n. 1. A government report. 2. An authoritative report on a major issue, as by a team of journalists. Congratulations to Matthew and Indu regarding the Health 2.0 Conference officially selling out yesterday (this is the good kind...
Surrealism (sə-rē'ə-lĭz'əm) n.A 20th-century literary and artistic movement that attempts to express the workings of the subconscious and is characterized by fantastic imagery and incongruous juxtaposition of subject...
Grom (grŏm) 1. A young surfer, typically less than 15 years old. 2. A term of endearment for beginning surfers.I have been pretty wound up lately with the new addition, several simultaneous projects, and a lot of recent travel so I decided to catch...