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  Slush - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Slush (snow) - a slurry mixture of liquid and solid forms of water.
This is where the term slush fund originated.
The terms "slush" and "slush pile" are used in the publishing industry to refer to unsolicited manuscripts.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Slush   (139 words)

  
 Slush Flows, Alaska Science Forum   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-10)
Slush flows are known to occur in the Brooks Range, in the mountain areas of Alaska's Seward Peninsula and occasionally in the Talkeetna Mountains near Anchorage.
During the summer of 1980, a road grader on the Alaska pipeline haul road was struck by a slush flow.
Owing to the high density of a slush flow, due largely to its high water content, the flows have high momentum--like a moving locomotive, they are almost unstoppable and, therefore, are highly destructive.
www.gi.alaska.edu /ScienceForum/ASF4/469.html   (436 words)

  
 Working Paper: Role of Slush Funds / Colombo
Slush funds are obtained from a joint stock company's finances, carefully managed so that the amounts involved do not appear on the balance sheet.
Slush money may also be paid to terrorist groups or other criminal organisations, as protection against acts of vandalism, sabotage, kidnapping, etc. At times it is also used to gain the favour of political spokespersons or officials, in other words it is used for bribery and corruption.
Slush funds may be used within an enterprise to give secret rewards to employees, who are involved in increasing and spending slush money or who tolerate the irregular management of the enterprise's resources.
www.transparency.org /working_papers/colombo/colombo.html   (3099 words)

  
 The Slush Pile
Once the slush is given to a particular editor it is generally up to them to find the time to look at it.
It is an expensive process for the slush author, but for publishers who are deluged by unsolicited manuscripts it can be even worse, and they want to save their money for writers they actually publish.
Although slush is vital to publishers who need good, new authors, it is still usually looked at once everything with a deadline has been dealt with – editors are busy people.
fmwriters.com /Visionback/issue13/Issue13/slushpile.htm   (1011 words)

  
 Getting Out of the Slush Pile
The slush is the future for a publisher, and so many children's publishers still do read the slush, though not always in an organized or speedy way.
Anyone reading the slush comes away with a strong sense of the difficulty of telling a story, with a beginning, middle, and end, about characters a reader is likely to care about.
Every other manuscript I read in the slush pile includes the statement that the children of the author loved it, or that he read it "to an entire class of fifth graders and they wanted to hear more" or that she showed it to a local librarian who thought that it should be published.
www.underdown.org /slush.htm   (3513 words)

  
 Slush fund - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Slush funds can have particular elements of illegality, illegitimacy, or secrecy in regard to the use of this money; and the means by which the funds were acquired.
The term "slush fund" is also used in accounting to refer to a general ledger account in which all manner of transactions can be posted to co-mingle funds and "lose" monies by debits and credits cancelling each other out.
The term "slush fund" was originally a nautical term; the slush referred to the fat or grease that was obtained by boiling salted meat, the sale of which could then be used to provide the crew with special luxuries.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Slush_fund   (352 words)

  
 Confessions of a slush pile reader - Salon
After all, every slush writer fervently believes that his manuscript is just as good as what's being sold at Barnes & Noble and that all he needs is a snappy cover letter and a foot in the door to get a publisher to realize it, too.
This gap between inspiration and publication is epitomized and exaggerated by the slush pile, a teeming smorgasbord of mediocrity sprinkled with healthy doses of the awful and the insane.
Being on the slush pile was the literary equivalent of being on death row.
dir.salon.com /story/books/feature/2002/02/25/slush/index.html   (810 words)

  
 The Slush God Speaketh: Slush Bomb   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-10)
This is the devastation caused by the slush bomb.
This "slush bomb" concept is one of the stupidest ideas I've heard of in ages.
Being a blog characterized by brief flurries of creativity followed by prolonged periods of inactivity, which depicts the adventures of a young man whose principal interests are science fiction, slush, audiobooks, and heavy metal.
www.tuginternet.com /jja/journal/archives/004391.html   (213 words)

  
 Slush Machines :: Online Catalog
Slush Machines local goals and resources permit, the use of strongly recommended and recommended interventions Slush Machines be initiated or increased.A starting point for communities and health-care systems.
Slush Machines of strategies and Slush Machines a priority list of interventions for review based on their perception of the importance and the extent to which the interventions were practiced in the United States.
Slush Machines were grouped together on the basis of their similarity.
cat56.info /slush-machines.html   (236 words)

  
 Slush Machines :: Online Catalog   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-10)
Slush Machines free quitlines serving their areas.Information about the Great American Smokeout is available from ACS at telephone, 800-227-2345, or from a local ACS Slush Machines Information on smoking.For the chapter on tobacco use, Slush Machines chapter development team focused on interventions to decrease exposure to ETS, reduce tobacco-use.
Slush Machines evidence of harms resulting from an intervention might lead to a recommendation that the intervention not be used, even if it is effective in improving some outcomes.
Slush Machines general, the Task Force does not use economic information to modify recommendations.A finding of insufficient evidence of effectiveness does not result in recommendations regarding an intervention's use but is important Slush Machines identifying areas of uncertainty and continuing research needs.
2loveu.info /slush-machines.html   (335 words)

  
 - slush -
Members of Slush and Slash (and partners) got together for a Xmas celebration in the beer garden of the Warren View Hotel, Enmore, and read out their 100 word drabbles.
In publishing, the slush pile is the unending pile of unsolicited manuscripts either sent directly to the publisher by optimistic authors, or sent through an agent not known to the publisher.
Slush is also the name of a group of eight friends who have been meeting to write and listen to stories for over six years.
www.slushpress.com   (1513 words)

  
 Alaska Slush, Eagle River, AK | Home Page
Alaska Slush is your locally owned and operated distributor of popcorn machines, popcorn, slush machines, supplies, and other concession equipment in Alaska.
Slush Puppie Brands Frozen Beverages have delivered high-margin sales to their retail customers for more than 30 years.
We say that with confidence because Slush Puppie Brands are now backed by the comprehensive support and integrated marketing expertise of Dr Pepper/Seven Up, Inc. We promise that you'll find the same great selection of frozen beverages and flavors with broad market appeal and the same high quality equipment and service.
www.alaskaslush.com   (153 words)

  
 Welcome to Slushfactory.com: A Pop Culture Extravaganza
Slush interviews Steve Niles, the acclaimed writer of 30 Days of Night, who tells us about the relaunch of Fused.
Slush launches our Halloween countdown with the first in a series of spooky reviews.
Slush takes a look at new publisher Viper Comics, and interviews the guys behind two of its hottest books.
www.slushfactory.com /columns/an   (384 words)

  
 Slush Glossary Term
A mixture of finely crushed ice and other ingredients that are used to create a thick, cold and refreshing beverage.
Slushes are made with sweet ingredients such as fruits and sweet juices, some are made with syrups and ice, while others may include crushed ice, alcohol and other ingredients.
Slush is a traditional warm weather beverage but is served throughout the year.
www.recipetips.com /glossary-term/t--37529/slush.asp   (62 words)

  
 Strawberry Slush - Allrecipes
"This is a delicious slush served with lemon-flavored soda.
Transfer mixture to a freezer-safe container, and freeze until mixture is to your desired consistency.
To serve: Pour into a chilled glass, approximately 2/3 cup of the slush mixture and 1/3 cup of lemon-lime soda.
allrecipes.com /recipe/strawberry-slush/detail.aspx   (303 words)

  
 Slush Funds
The National Fund was, indeed, augmented by a transfer or two from the slush fund - but at least one of these transfers occurred only 11 days after the damning revelations.
Slush funds infect every corner of the globe, not only the more obscure and venal ones.
Slush funds are used to launder money, shower cronies with patronage, and bribe decision makers.
samvak.tripod.com /pp138.html   (2641 words)

  
 DarkEcho Writers Workshop
But, by and large, most of that slush is simply unpublishable.
Where slush is still accepted, freelance "readers" can be employed (at very low wages) to screen slush, interns might be first readers, and Editorial Assistants (the bottom of the editorial totem pole) are often slush readers.
In some houses there's even a gathering called a "slush party" where a group of (mostly) EAs are coerced into going through stacks of manuscripts quickly.
www.darkecho.com /darkecho/workshop/slush.html   (1288 words)

  
 Original Slush Mug
My brother and I grew up on Slush Mugs- My mom was the best at after school treats, Now I have children and I want them to have the great memories of Instant Slush treats that I had.
The beverage will start to slush on the sides, stir from the sides, and wait until slush begins to thicken, then stir again.
My personal favorites to slush are Snapple Pink Lemonade, to that mouthwatering slightly sour taste that cools and refreshes even on the hottest Summer days.
www.glacierware.com /slushmug.htm   (756 words)

  
 Us 4 Slush Limited, Buy Slush syrup direct from the manufacture.
Slush is a hugely popular ice drink with a high profit margin that sells its self.
A slush machine in the right location needs no other advertising material.
We are also the main UK agent for the Elcor slush drinks machine.
www.us4slush.com   (182 words)

  
 The Slush God Speaketh
The motel room is pretty strange, too; for quite a lot of reasons actually, but what you first learn about it is that when you leave the room, it takes you wherever you want go.
A couple weeks ago, as I was driving home from work, I noticed, by the entrance to the Pulaski Skyway, this odd message written in giant neon letters across the face of what appears to be an abandoned factory.
Apparently, this is a piece of conceptual art by Mary Ellen Carroll called "Indestructable Language." I read her explanation of it here, but I still don't understand the phrase or what this is supposed to accomplish, unless its goal is to perplex commuters and possibly cause accidents.
www.tuginternet.com /jja/journal   (7680 words)

  
 Slush Machines :: Top Sites   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-10)
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dir55.info /slush-machines.html   (264 words)

  
 Slushmachine.co.uk - The EASY way to buy you slush supplies   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-10)
Selling slush, our way, is a truly excellent investment for retailers and we make it simple for you by supplying everything you need, including tips & advice."
"SnowShock slush is very profitable, we had it installed in March and the sales took off instantly.
Our slush machines are sold with the highest quality Genuine SnowShock slush supplies.
www.slushmachine.co.uk   (222 words)

  
 Slush
Our MultiFreeze slush freezers are the market leaders due to their robustness, ease of use and their exceptional performance.
When you buy or lease your own machine the rewards from retailing slush are much greater than when you have a machine ‘free on loan’ from a product supplier.
When you are free to choose whose mix you use you can expect to pay around 60-75% less than the ‘free on loan’ companies charge for their product.
www.electrofreeze.co.uk /slush.htm   (127 words)

  
 Modifying and Rebuilding Slush - Maxim/Dallas
The first parameter is the string you want the user to type at the slush command line to run the command.
Next, follow the steps in the previous section to rebuild slush, making sure to remove the class files of the commands you removed before running the last step.
By making additions and modifications to slush, you can merge the functionality of your project with the many features already available in slush.
www.maxim-ic.com /appnotes.cfm?an_pk=3108   (900 words)

  
 Slush! Booklet - Gabe Fajuri   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-10)
Slush Powder gives you the power to perform trick that formerly required cumbersome gimmicks and apparatus with the greatest of ease, and very little preparation.
For years, Slush Powder has been an overlooked accessory in the world of magic.
Now, with this booklet, some careful thought and practice, you'll be able to perform a wide variety of trick sure to stun any audience.
www.murphysmagicsupplies.com /catalog/books/html/slush.html   (165 words)

  
 Slushpuppie.com - Get Inside a Slush Puppie   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-10)
For everything that Slush Puppie has to offer, you’ll also appreciate what’s been left out.
Each non-fat, non-carbonated, caffeine-free Slush Puppie is brimming with pure beverage and ice.
Slush Puppie Plus with 100% Juice is bursting with real fruit juice
www.slushpuppie.com /textonly/product.html   (116 words)

  
 Definition of slush - Merriam-Webster Online Dictionary
Etymology: perhaps of Scandinavian origin; akin to Norwegian slusk slush
Learn more about "slush" and related topics at Britannica.com
Get the Top 10 Search Results for "slush"
www.m-w.com /cgi-bin/dictionary?book=Dictionary&va=slush   (80 words)

  
 Slush Machine, Slush Puppy Machine, Slush Maker Machine Dispenser
Slush Machine, Slush Puppy Machine, Slush Maker Machine Dispenser
We offer several slush machine dispensers which includes a slush puppy maker machine, and a frozen slush maker machine dispenser.
Please click on one of the pictures for a detailed description of the product.
www.aaacommercialproducts.com /slushmachines.html   (272 words)

  
 Bourbon Slush - Allrecipes
"A fruity blend of juices, tea and bourbon whiskey are frozen into a slush, and then served topped off with lemon lime soda.
Chop with a wire whisk or potato masher to make a slushy consistency.
Place scoops of the frozen slush into glasses, and top off with the lemon-lime flavored soda.
allrecipes.com /recipe/bourbon-slush/detail.aspx   (208 words)

  
 slush Sellers, Suppliers, Exporters, Manufacturers, Factories   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-10)
Our products are characterized by their high quality, safe and easy operation.
These are food machines as follows: 1) ice cream freezer ; 2) slush freezer ; 3) stir-fry ice free....
Batch freezers, pasteurisers, soft serve, shake, slush etc..
www.fuzing.com /qrx/slush   (595 words)

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