What's Ahead for 2004
Saturn Dominates in January, and Drop "The Bomb"
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Saturn is close to both the Earth and the sun right now, making it a dominant sight in the night sky. Even small telescopes will reveal the planet's pale-yellow globe, encircled by dazzlingly white rings.
Sada Jacobson, currently the top ranked women's saber fencer in the world, hopes to make the U.S. Olympic saber team and grab the first medal for an American woman in the sport.
All Things Considered, January 1, 2004 · New Year's Day is a time for reflections, and a time to ponder what's in store for the year ahead. NPR's Melissa Block, host of All Things Considered, takes a look at what 2004 has to offer. She checks in on the celestial forecast, the country's weather forecast, and Olympic fencing hopeful Sada Jacobson. Plus, the Department of Defense reveals its newest additions to the Meals Ready To Eat menu; and from Youth Radio, the latest in slang.
Slang for 2004, Gathered by Youth Radio's Sanovia Jackson
Ways to Say Hello
What's crackin
What's da biz
Whatsup (old term, but still going strong)
Sanovia’s Own Slang
Click-clackin = talking on the phone with friends
Diamonds = money. For instance, "My diamonds are low" means you're short on money.
What’s New
Out of pocket = outrageous
Yaddamean = you know what I mean
Clean = cool
Can = something that isn't cool
Cupcaking = sweet talking with your boy/girlfriend
Off the hook = really great
What's Out
That's the bomb
Fresh
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