Mohawk

Is a hairstyle in which, in the most common variety, both sides of the head are shaven, leaving a strip of noticeably longer hair in the center. Though mohawk is associated mostly ...

Mohawk Valley Formula

Labor; Labor relations

Developed by James Rand, president of Remington Rand, in 1936 to break strikes. The formula included discrediting union leaders by calling them "agitators," threatening to move ...

combination

Sports; Figure skating

When a skater must perform two skills one following right after the other.

referee

Sports; Figure skating

This is the official who has complete authority over the competition and they ensure that all the rules of the competition are observed. The referee also serves as chairperson of ...

step sequence

Sports; Figure skating

This is a sequence of steps done in quick succession done in time to music.

stroking

Sports; Figure skating

This is a way to gain speed using strides that go from one inside edge to the other. Might be used to gain speed before performing a jump.

sweet spot

Sports; Figure skating

This is the place on a blade of a skate where a skater can balance when doing a spin.

swizzle

Sports; Figure skating

This is a two-footed stride that moves a skater backward.

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Eugenics

Eugenics is a bio-social movement which advocates the practise that very talented people should spread their genes by having more children, and less ...