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Félibrige
Meeting of the Félibrige in 1854: Frédéric Mistral, Joseph Roumanille, Théodore Aubanel, Jean Brunet, Paul Giéra, Anselme Mathieu, Alphonse Tavan The Félibrige is a literary and cultural association founded by Frédéric Mistral and other Provençal writers to defend and promote the Pro..
Félicien-César David
Félicien-César David (1810-1876) was a French composer, born at Vaucluse. David was the author, among other compositions, of the "Desert", a production which achieved an instant and complete triumph. In his youth he was an ardent disciple of St. Simon. This article incorporates text from the pub..
Félicien Kabuga
Félicien Kabuga (born 1935) is an Rwandan businessman, accused of participating in the Rwandan Genocide. Kabuga was born in Muniga, in the commune of Mukarange, prefecture of Byumba, Rwanda. An extremely rich businessman, he was closely connected to Juvénal Habyarimana's MRND party, and addit..
Félicien Marceau
French literature French literary history Medieval 16th century - 17th century 18th century -19th century 20th century - Contemporary French Writers Chronological list - - [[Portal:France|France Portal]] [[Portal:Literature|Literature Portal]]This box: [ view] • &..
Félicien Rops
Satan Sowing Seeds, by Félicien Rops Félicien Rops (July 7, 1833 - August 23, 1898) was a Belgian artist and engraver. Rops was born in Namur in 1833, and was educated at the University of Brussels. Rops's forte was drawing more than painting in oils; he first won fame as a caricatur..
Félicien Singbo
Félicien Singbo (born October 25, 1980) is a Beninese football player who, as of 2004 was playing for Airdrie United F.C.. He was part of the Beninese 2004 African Nations Cup team, who finished bottom of their group in the first round of competition, thus failing to secure qualification for the q..
Félicité Du Jeu
Félicité du Jeu is a French actress. She is trilingual (French, Italian and English) and acts in French and English. She has a Swedish mother and an English grandmother. She studied at the Conservatoire D'Art Dramatique de Saint-Germain-en-Laye from 1992-96, and took the Perimony course the fol..
Félix-Antoine Savard
Félix-Antoine Savard (August 31, 1896 – August 24, 1982) was a Canadian priest, academic, poet, novelist, and folklorist. Born in Quebec, Quebec, he grew up in Chicoutimi, Quebec. He received a Bachelor of Arts in 1918 and was ordained a priest in 1922. He joined the Faculty of Arts at Univ..
Félix-Gabriel Marchand
Félix-Gabriel Marchand (January 9, 1832 – September 25, 1900) was a journalist, author, notary and politician in Quebec, Canada. He was the Liberal Premier of Quebec from May 24, 1897 to September 25, 1900. Born in what is St-Jean-sur-Richelieu, Quebec today, he was the son of Gabriel Marc..
Félix-Roland Moumié
Félix-Roland Moumié was a Cameroonian Marxist leader, assassinated in Geneva in 1960 by the SDECE (French secret services) with thalium Jacques Foccart, counsellor to Charles de Gaulle, Georges Pompidou and Jacques Chirac for African matters, recognized it in 1995 to Jeune Afrique review. See als..
Félix Aguilar Observatory
Félix Aguilar Observatory (in Spanish, Observatorio Félix Aguilar) is an astronomical observatory in Argentina. It has IAU observatory code 808, and was known as "El Leoncity Observatory" until 1990 (the 25th anniversary of the beginning of observations), when it became Estación Astronómica Carl..
Félix Arauz
Félix Arauz Arauz's, Florero, 2001. Arauz's, Las Niñas en La Alborada, 1991. Félix Arauz (born 1935, Guayaquil, Ecuador) is one of the most important painters to come out of Ecuador in the last fifty years. Arauz is among the art circles of Enrique Tábara, Aníbal Villacís a..
Félix Arvers
French literature French literary history Medieval 16th century - 17th century 18th century -19th century 20th century - Contemporary French Writers Chronological list - - [[Portal:France|France Portal]] [[Portal:Literature|Literature Portal]]This box: [ view] • &..
Félix Avelar Brotero
Félix Avellar Brotero (1744-1828) was a Portuguese botanist and professor. He fled to France in 1788 to escape persecution by the Inquisition, and there published his Compendio de Botanica in order to earn his living. It immediately established his reputation as a botanist, and upon his return to P..
Félix Award
The Félix Award is a music award, given on an annual basis to artists in the Canadian province of Quebec. The first Félix awards were presented on September 23, 1979, by the Association du disque, de l'industrie du spectacle québécois (ADISQ). The awards are named in honour of Quebec songwrite..
Félix Benítez
Félix Benítez was the Puerto Rican engineer who designed the Normandie Hotel, located in San Juan, Puerto Rico. Born in Vieques, Benítez met Lucienne Dhotelle, also known as Moineau, while onboard the French ocean liner SS Normandie. The couple fell in love and soon married. Benítez had fond ..
Félix Berenguer de Marquina
Félix Berenguer de Marquina (1736, Alicante, Spain—October 10, 1826, Alicante) was a Spanish naval officer, colonial official and, from April 30, 1800 to January 4, 1803, viceroy of New Spain. Contents 1 Origins and early career2 As viceroy of New Spain3 Conspiracies and I..
Félix Bonfils
Félix Bonfils (1831 - 1885) was a French photographer and writer who was active in the Middle East. Félix Bonfils was born on 8 March 1831. He and his family moved to Beirut (then in the Ottoman Empire) in 1867 where they opened a photographic studio called "Maison Bonfils", which became "F. Bonf..
Félix Borja
Félix Alexander Borja Valencia (born April 2, 1983) is an Ecuadorian footballer who currently plays for Olympiacos. He is a forward and is included in the Ecuadorian national team for the 2006 FIFA World Cup, despite his relative inexperience. He played in several of the 2006 FIFA World Cup qualif..
Félix Caballero
Félix Caballero was a Dominican priest. He played an important part in the history of the missions of Baja California. Caballero arrived at Veracruz on December 19, 1812 and traveled to Baja California in July, 1814. The first records of his activities on the Peninsula can be traced back to Decemb..
Félix Candela
Félix Candela (1910-1997) was a Mexican architect and engineer. He worked from the 1930s to the 1960s, and he accomplished a great deal for Mexican architecture. Candela’s major contribution to structural engineering was the theory of thin shells made out of reinforced concrete. He worked very..
Félix Charles Douay
Félix Charles Douay (1816-79) was a French general. He served in wars in the Crimea, in Italy, and in Mexico, and for bravery at Magenta and Solferino he was made a brigadier general. In the Franco-German War he led the Seventh Army Corps, and he was taken a prisoner at Sedan. As commander..
Félix Chemla Lamèch
Félix Chemla Lamèch (1894 – 1962) was a French meteorologist and selenographer. He was born in Tunisia, and went to the University of Athens where he studied meteorology. He built an observatory in Corfu in 1927, and additional observatories in France, Africa, and South America. He also pr..
Félix d'Herelle
Félix d'Herelle (April 25, 1873 – February 22, 1949) was a French-Canadian microbiologist, one of the discoverers of bacteriophages (small viruses that only attack and kill bacteria), and inventor of phage therapy. D'Herelle was born in Montreal, Quebec, the son of French emigrants. His fa..
Félix de Azara
Félix Manuel de Azara (18 May, 1746 - 20 October 1821) was a Spanish military officer, naturalist and engineer. He was born in Barbunales, Aragon. He first embraced a military career as an engineer, and distinguished himself in various expeditions, and rose to the rank of Brigadier General in th..
Félix de Blochausen
Baron Félix de Blochausen (1834-03-05 - 1915-11-15) was a Luxembourgian politician. He was the sixth Prime Minister of Luxembourg, serving for ten years, from 1874-12-26 until 1885-02-20. |- style="text-align: center;" Gaspard-Théodore-Ignace de la Fontaine • Jean-Jacques Willmar ..
Félix de Roy
Félix de Roy (1883-1942) was a Belgian astronomer. He observed and recorded more than 5,000 variable stars during his career. References [Lunar Republic list of craters beginning with D] ..
Félix Díaz
Not to be confused with the baseball player Felix Diaz. Félix Díaz (1868-1945) was a Mexican politician and general born in Oaxaca, Oaxaca. He graduated as an engineer from the Colegio Militar in 1888. He was a leading figure in the rebellion against President Francisco I. Madero during the Mexica..
Félix Dupanloup
Félix Antoine Philibert Dupanloup (January 3, 1802 – October 11, 1878) was a French ecclesiastic. He was born at Saint-Félix, in Haute-Savoie. In his earliest years he was confided to the care of his brother, a priest in the diocese of Chambéry. In 1810 he was sent to a pensionnat ecclési..
Félix du Temple de la Croix
Félix du Temple de la Croix (1823–1890) (usually simply called Félix du Temple) was a French naval officer and an inventor, born into an ancient Normandy family. He developed some of the first flying machines, and is sometimes credited with the first powered flight in history in 1874 Some..
Félix Éboué
Mortuary mask of Félix Éboué at the Musée de l'Ordre de la Libération Félix Éboué cartoon by Charles Alston, 1943 Félix Adolphe Éboué (December 26, 1884 - March 17, 1944) was a Black French (French Guianan-born) colonial administrator and Free French leader. Biography Born i..
Félix Édouard Guérin-Méneville
Abisara neophron, a butterfly described by Guérin-Méneville in 1847 Félix Édouard Guérin-Méneville (October 12, 1799 – January 26, 1874) was a French entomologist. Guérin-Méneville was the author of the illustrated work Iconographie du Regne Animal de G. Cuvier 1829–1844, a compl..
Félix Escalona
Félix Eduardo Escalona (born March 12, 1979 in Carabobo State, Venezuela) is a major league shortstop for the New York Yankees. He was signed by the Houston Astros as an amateur free agent in 1995 and drafted by the San Francisco Giants from Houston in the 2001 rule V draft. Later, he was select..
Félix et Ciboulette
Félix et Ciboulette was a French language children's television show made in Quebec City,Quebec. It aired from 1985 to 1989. It was an educational series that aired from Monday to Friday on Télévision de Radio-Canada. Each segment lasted fifteen minutes and revolved around handyman Félix (playe..
Félix Faure
French statesman Félix Faure. François Félix Faure (30 January 1841–16 February 1899) was President of France from 1895 to his death in 1899. Biography He was born in Paris, being the son of a small furniture maker. Having started as a tanner and merchant at Le Havre, he acquired con..
Félix Fénéon
Félix Fénéon (1861 - 1944) was a French anarchist and art critic in Paris during the late 1800's. He coined the term "Neo-impressionism" in 1886 to identify a group of artists led by Georges Seurat. External links [Félix Fénéon (29 février; with photograph)][Félix Féné..
Félix Gaillard
Félix Gaillard, French politician Félix Gaillard (1919-1970) was a French Radical politician who served as Prime Minister under the Fourth Republic from 1957 to 1958. Gaillard's Ministry, ..
Félix Geoffrion
Félix Geoffrion (October 3 1832 – August 7 1894) was a Canadian notary and politician. Born in Varennes, Lower Canada, the son of Félix Geoffrion and Catherine Brodeur, he was trained and practiced as a notary. He was elected to the Legislative Assembly of the Province of Canada in 1863. In..
Félix González-Torres
Felix Gonzalez-Torres (1957-1996) was a Cuban artist who grew up in Puerto Rico before moving to New York City. Gonzalez-Torres had his first one-man exhibition at Andrea Rosen Gallery in 1990, where he continued to show his work until his death of AIDS related complications. The estate of Felix Gon..
Félix González Canto
Félix Arturo González Canto (b. Cozumel, 23 August 1968) is a politician and Mexican economist, affiliated with the Institutional Revolutionary Party (PRI). Since 2005 he has been the governor of the state of Quintana Roo. He has previously held the positions of mayor (Presidente Municipal) of h..
Félix Gouin
French politician Felix Gouin Félix Gouin (October 4, 1884 - October 25, 1977) was a French Socialist politician. In 1940 he was among the minority of parliamentarians refusing to grant full powers to Marshall Philippe Pétain. He was part of the central comittee which reconstituted the Huma..
Félix Guattari
Pierre-Félix Guattari (April 30, 1930 – August 29, 1992) was a French pioneer of institutional psychotherapy, as well as the founder of both Schizoanalysis and Ecosophy. Contents 1 Biography1.1 Clinic of La Borde1.2 1960s to 1970s1.3 1980s to 1990s2 Works3 Other ..
Félix Heredia
Félix Heredia Perez is a Major League Baseball pitcher who was born on June 18, 1975 in Santa Cruz de Barahona, Dominican Republic and last played in the MLB with the Arizona Diamondbacks. Currently, he is on the Buffalo Bisons (AAA affiliate of the Cleveland Indians) active roster. On October 18, ..
Félix Hernández
Félix Abraham Hernández (born April 8, 1986 in Valencia, Venezuela) is a baseball starting pitcher for the Seattle Mariners. At 20 years of age, he is widely considered the Mariners' top pitching prospect and one of the best in baseball. Baseball America listed him in 2005 as the No. 1 pitching p..
Félix Houphouët-Boigny
Félix Houphouët-Boigny (fālēks´ oofwā´-bwä´nye) (October 18, 1905 - December 7, 1993) was the first President of Côte d'Ivoire (1960 - 1993). His name is African spelt with French orthography; using an English-based one, as in Ghana or Nigeria, it would likely be spelt Ufwe-B..
Félix Houphouët-Boigny Peace Prize
The Félix Houphouët-Boigny Peace Prize was established in 1990 by UNESCO, "to honour living individuals and active public or private bodies or institutions that have made a significant contribution to promoting, seeking, safeguarding or maintaining peace in conformity with the Charter of the Unite..
Félix Javier Pérez
Félix Javier Pérez, 30 May 1971 — September 21 2005, basketball player and former member of the Puerto Rican National Basketball Team, was murdered during a robbery. ..
Félix José
Félix José (born Domingo Félix Andújar José on May 2, 1965 in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic) is a former right fielder in Major League Baseball who played for the Oakland Athletics (1988-1990[start]), St. Louis Cardinals (1990[end]-1992), Kansas City Royals (1993-1995), Ne..
Félix Lajkó
Félix Lajkó (born December 17, 1974 in Subotica, Serbia) is ethnic Hungarian "world music" violinist and composer from Vojvodina. Lajkó's music is difficult to categorize; it is based on wide spectrum of influences of traditional string music from Pannonian plain. It can be viewed as a specific..
Félix Lavilla
Félix Lavilla Munarriz (b. 1928) is a Spanish pianist, composer and a well-known accompanist. He is perhaps best known for his collaborations with the mezzo-soprano Teresa Berganza to whom he is married. The couple regularly record and given recitals together. ..
Félix Leclerc
Félix Leclerc (August 2 1914-August 8 1988) was a Québécois folk singer, poet, writer, actor and political activist. He was born in La Tuque, Quebec from a family of pioneers in 1914, sixth in a family of eleven children. He began his studies at the University of Ottawa but was forced to stop..
Félix Léonnec
Félix Léonnec was a French popular author and the brother of the cartoonist and illustrator Georges Léonnec. ..
Félix Malloum
Félix Malloum or Félix Malloum Ngakoutou Bey-Ndi (b. 1932) is a Chadian politician from the south. He served as an officer in the Chadian Military and as a member of the ruling Chadian Progressive Party (PPT). He later became the Chief of Staff with the rank of colonel. He was imprisoned by Presid..
Félix Malpica Valverde
Félix Juan Malpica Valverde (born 1945 in Veracruz, Mexico) was an early Mexican radio personality. His program, Líderes de Opinión (Leaders of Opinion)[link], appeared on several Mexican radio stations, namely: Calor 93 (93.3 MHz)in TuxpanLáser 89 (89.5 MHz) in FortínVox FM (101.7..
Félix Manalo
Félix Ysagun Manalo (born Félix Manalo Ysagun May 10, 1886 - April 12, 1963) was the first Executive Minister of the Iglesia ni Cristo, and incorporated it with the Philippine Government on July 27, 1914. He is also the father of Eraño G. Manalo, the current Executive Minister of the Iglesia ni..
Félix Mantilla
This is a disambiguation page. Félix Mantilla may refer to: Félix Mantilla Botella, a professional tennis player from Spain.Felix Mantilla Lamela , a former Major League Baseball player. This is a [disambiguationdisambiguation] page: a list of articles associated with the same title. I..
Félix Mantilla Botella
Félix Mantilla Botella (September 23 1974) is a Spanish professional tennis player, born in Barcelona., Spain) is a professional male tennis player from Spain. In common with many of his fellow countrymen Mantilla's best surface is clay, while not as successful away from the clay Mantilla managed..
Félix María Calleja del Rey, 1st Count of Calderón
Félix María Calleja del Rey, conde de Calderón (November 1, 1753, Medina del Campo, Spain—July 24, 1828, Valencia, Spain) was a Spanish military officer and viceroy of New Spain from March 4, 1813 to September 20, 1816, during Mexico's war of independence. Contents 1 Before the i..
Félix María Zuloaga
Félix María Zuloaga (1813-1898) was a Mexican general, and a Conservative leader in the Mexican Civil War in the late 1850s and early 1860s, Zuloaga served three times as interim or acting president of Mexico. |- style="text-align: center;" |- style="text-align: center;" |- style="text-ali..
Félix Mayol
Félix Mayol (November 18, 1872 - November 1, 1941) was a French singer and entertainer. Born in Toulon, France. His parents were both amateurs singers or actors, who arranged for Felix to make his debut stage at six years of age. In 1895 he went to Paris and the Montparnasse Quarter where he bega..
Félix Morisseau-Leroy
Félix Morisseau-Leroy or Moriso Lewa, March 13, 1912 - September 5, 1998, was a writer who worked, often exclusively, in Haitian Kreyol, the first significant writer to do so. He adapted the classical Greek play Antigone for that language and culture, and worked successfully over the course of his ..
Félix Mourinho
Félix Mourinho is the father of Chelsea manager José Mourinho and an ex-professional footballer. Mourinho was a goalkeeper for the Portuguese teams Belenenses and Vitória de Setúbal, where he is now considered something of a cult-hero. He represented Portugal on one occasion and was later a fir..
Félix Mwamba Musasa
Félix Mwamba Musasa (born December 25, 1976) is a Congolese football player who, as of 2004 was playing for Orlando Pirates. He was part of the Congolese 2004 African Nations Cup team, who finished bottom of their group in the first round of competition, thus failing to secure qualification for th..
Félix Paiva
Félix Paiva was President of Paraguay October 31 1921 - November 3 1921. List of Presidents of Paraguay ..
Félix Pécaut
Félix Pécaut (1828-1898) was a French educationalist, a member of an old Huguenot family, born at Salies de Béarn in 1828. He was for some months evangelical pastor at Salies de Béarn, but he had no pretence of sympathy with ecclesiastical authority. He was consequently compelled to resign his p..
Félix Pyat
Félix Pyat (4 October 1810 - 3 August 1889) was a French Socialist journalist and politician. He was born at Vierzon (Cher), the son of a Legitimist lawyer. Called to the bar in Paris in 1831, he threw his whole energies into journalism. The violent personalities of a pamphlet entitled Marie Josep..
Félix Rodríguez (baseball)
Felix Rodríguez (born September 9, 1972 in Montecristi, Dominican Republic) is a relief pitcher for the Washington Nationals. Rodriguez was signed by the Los Angeles Dodgers in 1989 as a free agent, originally as a catcher. He batted .291 as a catcher, but his arm was so impressive that the organi..
Félix Rodríguez (Central Intelligence Agency)
Felix Rodriguez with the captured Che Guevara. Félix Rodríguez (1941- ) born in Havana, Cuba is a former CIA intelligence operative. Contents 1 Biography2 Bay of Pigs and Bolivia3 Vietnam4 Iran-Contra and ties to George H.W. Bush5 See also6 References6.1&..
Félix Savart
Félix Savart (June 30 1791-March 16 1841) became a professor at Collège de France in 1836 and was the co-originator of the Biot-Savart Law, along with Jean-Baptiste Biot. Together, they worked on the theory of magnetism and electrical currents. Their law was developed about 1820. The Biot-Savart L..
Félix Savón
Félix Savón Fabre (September 22, 1967) is a Cuban boxer, a winner of three gold medals at the Olympic Games. Early life and career Born in San Vicente, Savón began his boxing career in 1980. During his career, in which he did not turn professional, he reportedly contested 582 bouts, of which ..
Félix Sesúmaga
Félix Sesúmaga Ugarte (born October 12 1898, Lejona, Vizcaya) was a Spanish Basque footballer during the 1910s and the 1920s. He played as a forward for Arenas Club de Getxo, FC Barcelona, Racing de Sama de Langreo, Athletic Bilbao and Spain. Sesúmaga won the Copa del Rey three times with three..
Félix Siby
Félix Siby (born January 18, 1942 – died April 29, 2006) was a Gabonese politician. He was born in Sette Cama, Gabon and died in the capital, Libreville. Life Siby had a doctorate in applied economics from the Universite de Paris IX Dauphine. He began his career as a civil servant. In 1973 h..
Félix Tisserand
François Félix Tisserand (January 13, 1845 - October 20, 1896) was a French astronomer. Tisserand was born at Nuits-Saint-Georges, Côte d'Or. In 1863 he entered the Ecole Normale Superieure, and on leaving he went for a month as professor at the lycee at Metz. Urbain Le Verrier offered him a pos..
Félix Trinidad
Félix 'Tito' Trinidad, Jr. (born January 10, 1973) is a boxer from Cupey Alto, Puerto Rico and a former multi-division champion of the International Boxing Federation and the World Boxing Council. Trinidad has an impressive record of 42 wins and 2 losses, with 35 wins by knockout, and is considere..
Félix Vallotton
Félix Vallotton (28th December 1865 – 29th December 1925) was a Franco-Swiss post-impressionist painter, associated with the Nabis movement, as well as an engraver, illustrator, and writer. Biography Vallotton was born in Lausanne. At the age of seventeen, he left for Paris to learn paint..
Félix Varela
Félix Varela y Morales (November 20, 1788-February 27, 1853) was born in Havana, Cuba and died in St. Augustine, Florida, United States. He studied to become a Roman Catholic Priest in San Carlos and San Ambrosio Seminary in Havana, the only seminary in Cuba. He also studied at the University of Ha..
Félix Vicq-d'Azyr
Félix Vicq-d'Azyr Félix Vicq-d'Azyr (b. Valognes, Normandy, France, April 23, 1746; d. June 20, 1794, French physician and anatomist, the originator of comparative anatomy and discoverer of the theory of homology in biology. The son of a Norman physician, Vicq-d'Azyr graduated in medicine a..
Félix Ziem
Félix Ziem (February 26 1821 – November 10 1911) was a French painter in the style of the Barbizon School. Born Félix-Francois Georges Philibert Ziem in Beaune in the Côte d'Or département of the Burgundy région of France, his mother was a native of Burgundy who married a Croatian immig..
Fíli and Kíli
For other uses of "", see {{{1. Fíli and Kíli are fictional characters in The Hobbit by J. R. R. Tolkien. They are brothers, the youngest of the thirteen Dwarves who set out on Thorin Oakenshield's quest along with Gandalf and Bilbo Baggins. [Spoiler warningSpoiler warning]: Plot and/..
Fli4l
The correct title of this } is }}}. The initial letter is capitalized due to [Naming conventions #Lower case first lettertechnical restrictions]. fli4l is a MiniLinux distribution developed by German developers. The project's aim is to provide a small Linux system that fits onto a single ..
Flibbertigibbet
Flibbertigibbet (from middle English flipergebet) may refer to: A character in Anglo-Saxon mythology, apprentice to Wayland Smith. This character was mentioned in the novel Kenilworth by Sir Walter Scott. A slang term, used especially in Yorkshire, for a gossipy or overly talkative person. A female..
Flick
Flick can refer to: A film (movie), so-called due to the flicker (screen) of the imageFelicity, a nickname for someone with the nameThe action of 'flicking something small by holding the forefinger with the thumb and then releasing at speedAn action used in a number of games e.g. pencil flickFlick f..
Flicka (film)
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Flicker
Flicker has more than one meaning: A flicker is a type of woodpeckerFlicker was bass guitarist for the Manic Street PreachersFlicker is a book by Theodore Roszakflicker occurs on a screen at low refresh rates.Flicker (pinball table) was a pinball table made by Bally in 1973, a unit was modified to b..
Flicker-free
Flicker-free (or 100 Hz or 120 Hz, depending on country) is a term given to televisions that operate at a 100 or 120 hertz frame rate to eliminate flicker, compared to standard televisions that operate at 50 Hz (PAL, SÉCAM systems) or 60 Hz (NTSC). Flicker-free technology noticeably improves viewin..
Flickerball
Flickerball is a group sport played with an American football in similar situations to dodgeball, such as Gym Class/PE (Physical Education) classes. It is played in a group of 6 to 40 players who are equally divided into two teams. The teams separate on opposite sides of an area such a gymnasium, pa..
Flickerfest
Flickerfest is Australia's only Academy Award-accredited short film festival. Founded in 1992, it is held every January is Sydney. The films then go on tour throughout Australia. The Festival Director is currently Bronwyn Kidd, and the festival is held on Bondi Beach. Official Site [Flicker..
Flickering Flame: The Solo Years Vol. 1
Flickering Flame: The Solo Years Vol. 1 is a compilation album of former Pink Floyd member Roger Waters' solo material, released in 2002 (see 2002 in music). It has since been deleted from his catalogue. Track listing "Knockin' on Heaven's Door" - 4:06"Too Much Rope" - 5:12"The Tide Is Turning " ..
Flickerstick
Flickerstick Flickerstick (sometimes incorrectly called Flicker Stick) is a Denton, Texas rock band mostly remembered for being the winner of VH1's talent/reality show Bands on the Run. Contents 1 Band History1.1 Birth and Local Fame1.2 VH1's Band on the Run1.3 Post-show..
Flicker (musician)
Flicker (real name Miles Woodward) was the original bass guitarist of Welsh rock band Manic Street Preachers. The band formed under the name Betty Blue in Blackwood in 1986. The original line up was James Dean Bradfield (lead guitarist), Flicker (bass guitarist), Sean Moore (drummer and James' cou..
Flicker (novel)
Flicker UK book cover. Flicker is a novel by Theodore Roszak published in 1991. The novel is about a film scholar who, upon studying the work of fictional B-movie director Max Castle, becomes convinced that Castle's films, through the usage of subliminal messages and symbolic imagery, portend..
Flicker (screen)
Flicker is visible fading between image frames displayed on cathode ray tube (CRT) based monitor. Flicker occurs when the monitor's CRT is driven at a low refresh rate, allowing the screen's phosphors to lose their excitation (afterglow) between sweeps of the electron gun. For example, if a CRT co..
Flicker Film Festival
Flicker Film Festival is an ongoing film festival that happens in many cities around the world. This non-competitive film screening series is dedicated to giving local filmmakers an outlet and forum for their Super 8 mm and 16 mm short films. External links [Flicker Los Angeles home page ..
Flicker fixer
A flicker fixer is a piece of computer hardware that de-interlaces the output video signal. The purpose of a flicker fixer is to adjust a video signal prepared for TV to the needs of an ordinary CRT computer display. One example of a computer that produced an interlaced image by default was Commodo..
Flicker fusion threshold
This article or section needs a complete rewrite for }}}. The flicker fusion threshold (or flicker fusion rate) is a concept in the psychophysics of vision. It is defined as the frequency at which an intermittent light stimulus appears to be completely steady to the observer (this article centers a..
Flicker Like a Candle
Flicker Like A Candle is the debut release by electro-industrial band Stromkern. It was first released in 1997, and later expanded to a full length album in 2001 as the Millennium Edition. It includes a cover of The Mercy Seat, originally by Nick Cave and the Bad Seeds. Tracklisting 1st Edition ..
Flicker Records
Flicker Records is a Christian record label based in Franklin, Tennessee. It was founded by members of Christian rock group Audio Adrenaline. The label mainly focuses on rock/hard rock artists. Since March 24, 2006, Flicker has been a member of Provident Label Group, a subsidiary of Sony. Content..
Flickr
''' ''' Flickr is a digital photo sharing website and web services suite, which is generally considered Web 2.0. In addition to being a popular Web site for users to share personal photographs, the service is widely used by bloggers as a photo repository. Its popularity has been fueled by its..
Flicky
Flicky is an arcade game made by Sega. First released in arcades in 1984, Flicky also appeared on the SG-1000, the Sega Mega Drive/Genesis, and mobile phones. Flicky was designed by Yoji Ishii, who was with Sonic Team until August 1999, when he formed Artoon, his own company. In the game, the pla..
Flicky (bird)
Flicky is a female bluebird, who debuted in the arcade game 'Flicky' as the main character, she has since become a part of the Sonic the Hedgehog games as a species commonly used for Eggman's robots, or badniks. The Flickies also play an intregal part in Sonic Adventure. Flicky's original designer w..
Flick (fencing)
The flick is a tactic used in modern fencing. It is used in foil and to a lesser extent, épée. It consists of an angulated attack with a whipping motion that requires the defender to make a widened parry, and exploits the flexibility of the blade. If parried, a properly executed flick can whips t..
Flick Affair
The Flick Affair was a German political scandal of the early 1980s relating to political contributions by the Flick company, a major German conglomerate, to various political parties "for the cultivation of the political landscape". Otto Graf Lambsdorff, then minister for economic affairs, was force..
Flick family
The Flick family are a wealthy German industrial and political dynasty, heirs to an industrial empire embracing coal, steel and the DaimlerChrysler company. Friedrich Flick was the founder of the dynasty after establishing a major industrial conglomerate during the Weimar Republic. He became a memb..
Flick grinder
A flick-grinder is a rough and ready surface grinder or tool and cutter grinder, its usage is varied but it may be used where great accuracy is not required, but a machine better than a bench grinder is required. Besides the grinding wheel, the machine is hand powered on all axis. The machine may ..
Flick of the Switch
Flick of the Switch is an album by Australian band AC/DC, recorded shortly after their European Tour at the beginning of 1983. After problems with other members of the band, drummer Phil Rudd departed midway through the recording sessions, although he had completed his drum parts. He was eventu..
Flick Of The Switch (song)
Flick Of The Switch is the third song on AC/DC's album Flick of the Switch, released in 1983. It was written by Angus Young, Malcolm Young, and Brian Johnson. It was released as a single, but only in certain territories, mainly Australia, Canada and the United States. Personnel Brian Johnson- V..
Flick of the Wrist
"Flick of the Wrist" is the double a-side of Killer Queen, a Queen song from their album Sheer Heart Attack (1974). ..
Flick Ohmsford
Flick Omsford is one of the main characters in The Sword of Shannara, a fantasy novel by Terry Brooks. Unlike his adopted brother, Shea Omsford, Flick has no Elven blood in him. Although he is deeply devoted to his brother, they have quite different personalities as Flick can be somewhat sarcastic..
Flick Shagwell
Flick Shagwell (born on March 5 1979 in London, England) is a British porn actress. She was born and raised in the Wimbledon area of London. She attended college in London and majored in Biology. Shagwell reportedly worked as a make-up artist for a modeling agency, a phone sex operator, and a phy..
Flick Trial
Friedrich Flick receives his sentence in the Flick Trial. The United States of America vs. Friedrich Flick, et. al. or the Flick Trial was the fifth of twelve Nazi war crimes trials held by U.S. authorities in their occupation zone Germany (Nuremberg) after World War II. It was the first of t..
Flidais
In Irish mythology Flidais is a member of the Tuatha Dé Danann. She is known by the epithet Foltchaín ("beautiful hair"). In the Lebor Gabála Érenn (Book of Invasions) she is said to have been the mother of the cultivators Arden, Bé Chuille, Dinand, and Bé Téite.Lebor Gabála Érenn, [R..
Flieger
Flieger is a song performed by Nino de Angelo, representing Germany, at the Eurovision Song Contest 1989. ..
Fliegerabwehrkanone
Fliegerabwehrkanone - German for "flying defense canon". Alternately see Flugerabwehrkanone, "air defense canon". Both are generally shortened, however, to the more common acronym, flak (Fliegerabwehrkanone). This term is generally used to describe Surface to Air attacks, such as that of surface ..
Fliegerführer Afrika
This unit, as part of Luftflotte 2, acted in the Mediterranean and Libya in North African areas during 1941-1942. The commanders were Generalmajor Frohlich and Generalleutnant Hoffman von Waldau, who led the German air support to the German Afrika Korps campaign during the winter of 1941-1942. The ..
Flier
The flier (Centrarchus macropterus) is a sunfish (family Centrarchidae) native to muddy-bottomed swamps, ponds, weedy lakes, and riverine backwaters across the American South, from southern Illinois east to the Potomac River basin and south to Texas. The flier, which can live up to five years, g..
Flier (BEAM)
In BEAM robotics, a flier is an aero-robot that functions in an atmospheric environment. They possess a driven mode of locomotion through and/or supported by the atmosphere. Fliers include various designs, but usually lie within a device class that can be delineated as aircraft, which includes any v..
Flies (short story)
"Flies" is a short story by Robert Silverberg from Harlan Ellison's Dangerous Visions inspired by a quote from King Lear: "As flies to wanton boys are we to the gods. They kill us for their sport." ..
Flies (song)
Flies was a song by Swedish death metal band Mental Break, written by their frontman Jotte PD. The lyrics were typically dark, with their description of a man who lied so much that he rotted inside, and flies began to appear. The EP, with "Nevercry" as a double A-side, sailed straight into the Sofie..
Flies graveyard
Flies Graveyard or Flies Cemetery are nicknames used in various parts of the United Kingdom for sweet pastries filled with currants or raisins, which are the "flies" in the "graveyard" or "cemetery". In Scotland the formal name is fruit slice or fruit squares, and it is traditional fare at Hogman..
Flies Inside The Sun
Flies Inside The Sun were a band from New Zealand. They formed in 1993, and consisted of Kim Pieters, Peter Stapleton, Danny Butt, and Brian Crook. They were part of a prominent improvisation / noise scene which was active in New Zealand at the time, documented in magazines such as Opprobrium and co..
Flight
For other uses, see (disambiguation)}}}. Flight is the process by which an animal or object which is heavier than air achieves sustained movement either through the air by aerodynamically generating lift or aerostatically using buoyancy, or movement beyond earth's atmosphere, in the case of spacec..
Flight1 Airlines
Flight1 is a proposed airline due to start operations from Shobdon Aerodrome in 2010. Fleet 0 Cessna 182 (2 on order)0 Beechcraft Baron 58 (2 on order)..
FlightAware
FlightAware is an aviation software and data services company. Based in Houston, Texas, it is best known for the flightaware.com web site, the first to offer free flight tracking of both private and commercial aircraft in the United States. FlightAware provides services and data primarily to air..
Flightexec
Flightexec is an executive charter airline, air ambulance, and aircraft management company that has been serving southern Ontario, Canada since 1979. The company's fleet currently consists of: 1 Dassault Falcon 900;1 Cessna Citation XL;1 Dassault Falcon 10/100s;1 Piaggio Avanti;1 Beechcraft King Ai..
FlightGear
FlightGear is a collaborative project that aims to create a sophisticated free software flight simulator framework. It is licensed under the GNU GPL and runs on multiple platforms and operating systems, for example Microsoft Windows (Win9x/ME/2000/XP), Linux, Mac OS X and Unix. The simulation eng..
Flightless bird
Flightless birds evolved from flying ancestors; there are about forty species in existence today. The best known flightless birds are the ostrich, emu, cassowary, rhea and penguin. Flightless birds lost the power of flight because they had few enemies. Most flightless birds evolved in the absence of..
Flightless Cormorant
The Flightless Cormorant (Phalacrocorax harrisi), also known as the Galapagos Cormorant, is a cormorant native to the Galapagos Islands. It is the only cormorant that has lost the ability to fly and was once placed in its own genus, Nannopterum or Compsohalieus, although current taxonomy places it..
Flightlevel350.com
Flightlevel350.com, "The Loudest Place on the Web!", is an aviation website featuring the largest collection of aviation videos on the Internet. It was founded by Bolivian aviation enthusiast Javier Mansilla on July 22, 2004. Their video database contains over 5,550 videos as of April 2006. The data..
Flightline
Flightline (UK) A UK based charter airlineFlightline Inc A general aviation company based in Colorado,USAFlightline Aviation A general aviation company based in North Carolina,USAThis is a [disambiguationdisambiguation] page: a list of articles associated with the same title. If an refer..
Flightline (UK)
Flightline is an airline based at Southend Airport in south east England. It supplies ad hoc and contract passenger and freight charters, as well as VIP flights, aircraft sales and maintenance services. Services are flown for many European airlines as required. Flightline British Aerospace 146-3..
Flightline Aviation
Flightline Aviation is a general aviation company located in Elizabeth City , North Carolina. ..
Flightline Inc.
Flightline, Inc is a general aviation company located at Front Range Airport in Colorado. ..
FlightLinux
FlightLinux was a real-time operating system designed specifically for embedded control computers in spacecraft. FlightLinux was intended to be flown on UoSAT-12, built by Surrey Satellite Technology Ltd, but that was not done. FlightLinux has never flown in space. [An interview with Pat Stake..
Flightplan
For the aeronautical term, see Flight plan. Flightplan is a 2005 American film directed by Robert Schwentke and starring Jodie Foster, Peter Sarsgaard, Erika Christensen and Sean Bean. Its North American release was on the 23 September 2005. Contents 1 Story2 Taglines3 Cast4 ..
FlightSafety International
FlightSafety International is the world's leading provider of professional aviation training, as well as simulation equipment and software. The company services are provided to both military and civil aviation organizations worldwide for fixed-wing, rotor and tiltrotor aircraft. Founded in 1951 by..
Flightsim.com
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Flightstar Group
The Flightstar Group, Inc. is a Fort Lauderdale, Florida based aviation corporation providing large transport jet re-marketing, leasing, financing, and a plethora of other aviation related services. It specializes in L-1011 and B737 aircraft and partners with several aircraft operators to provide ch..
Flight (comic)
Flight is a comics anthology series edited by Kazu Kibuishi, showcasing young and innovative arists and writers. According to Volume One's Afterword by "Scott McCloud's Brain", the average age of its contributors was 24 years, although Volume Two features one or two older contributors. The first two..
Flight (disambiguation)
Flight is the process of flying. Flight may also mean: Escape, or withdrawal.Flight (cricket), a ball bowled by a spinner with a high trajectory.Flight International, a magazine relating to airlines, general aviation, and aerospace manufacturing.Flight (film).Flight (comic), a comic book anthology ..
Flight (film)
There are several movies with the title Flight: Flight (1929 film) (directed by Frank Capra)Flight (1995 film) This is a [disambiguationdisambiguation] page: a list of articles associated with the same title. If an referred you to this page, you may wish to change the link to point dire..
Flight (military unit)
A flight is a military unit in an air force, naval air service, or army air corps. It usually comprises three to six aircraft, with their aircrews and ground staff; or, in the case of a non-flying ground flight, no aircraft and a roughly equivalent number of support personnel. In the United Kingdom..
Flight (play)
Written by Mikhail Bulgakov, a writer during the Soviet era, Flight was a political satire of the Soviet regime ..
Flight (Prison Break episode)
"Flight" is the twenty-second episode of television series Prison Break. This is also the season finale of season 1. Michael, Lincoln, Abruzzi, T-Bag, C-Note, Haywire, Sucre, and Tweener have made it outside of Fox River. The convicts make their way to a van at an old mill. Michael breaks the van..
Flight 19
Some of the information in this has not been [Verifiabilityverified] and might not be reliable. It should be checked for inaccuracies and modified as needed, [cite sourcesciting sources]. Flight 19 was a flight of five US Navy TBM Avenger torpedo bombers which disappeared on a ..
Flight 191
Flight 191 refers to any of three air crashes: Prinair Flight 191 (1972)American Airlines Flight 191 (1979)Delta Air Lines Flight 191 (1985)This is a [disambiguationdisambiguation] page: a list of articles associated with the same title. If an referred you to this page, you may wish to c..
Flight 26
Flight 26 is a pop music channel on XM Satellite Radio. XM describes the channel as "Modern Hits of the 90's & Now," although since it leans towards Hot AC, the station plays no urban music. A commercial free channel, Flight 26 offers a counterbalence to Clear Channel Communications similar Mix. A..
Flight 29 Down
Flight 29 Down is a television show for children about a group of mostly teenagers who are stranded on an island. It is produced by the Discovery Kids Channel where it is repeated after airing on NBC on Saturday mornings as part of Discovery Kids on NBC. The show is filmed in O'ahu, Hawaii. Conte..
Flight 714
Flight 714 (Vol 714 pour Sydney), first published in 1968, is one of a series of classic comic-strip albums, written and illustrated by Belgian writer and illustrator Hergé, featuring young reporter Tintin as a hero. Flight 714 is the twenty-second in the series. An active island volcano and ..
Flight 93
Flight 93 may refer to: United Airlines Flight 93, crashed in Pennsylvania as part of the September 11, 2001 attacksFlight 93 (TV film), made-for-tv movie about United Airlines Flight 93United 93 (film), theatrical feature film about United Airlines Flight 93 (formerly titled Flight 93)Pan Am Fligh..
Flight 93 (TV film)
Flight 93 is a 2006 made-for-TV film chronicling the events aboard United Airlines Flight 93 on September 11, 2001. It premiered January 30, 2006 on the A&E Network and was re-broadcast several times from February to April 2006. The film focused heavily on several passengers, namely Todd Beamer..
Flight 93 National Memorial
Flight 93 National Memorial On March 7, 2002, Congressman John Murtha (PA-12) introduced a bill in the United States House of Representatives to establish a National Memorial to be developed by a commission, and ultimately administered by the National Park Service. On April 16, 2002, Senator Ar..
Flight Alaska
Flight Alaska is a cargo airline based in Anchorage, Alaska, USA. It operates scheduled services to over 70 villages in Alaska and also provides charter services throughout Alaska. Its main base is Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport. Contents 1 Code Data2 History3 Service..
Flight attendant
Some of the information in this has not been [Verifiabilityverified] and might not be reliable. It should be checked for inaccuracies and modified as needed, [cite sourcesciting sources]. A flight attendant demonstrating safety procedures Flight attendants, formerly called..
Flight Attendants' Association of Australia
FAAA The Flight Attendants' Association of Australia (FAAA) is a trade union is Australia. It is divided into two seperate entities: [Flight Attendants' Association of Australia - Domestic Division][Flight Attendants' Association of Australia - International Division] The FA..
Flight Attendants and Related Services Association
FARSA The Flight Attendants & Related Services Association (FARSA) is a national trade union in New Zealand. It represents flight attendants at Jetconnect Long & Short Haul, Mt Cook, Freedom Air, Air Nelson, Air NZ Pacific and Air NZ Long Haul. FARSA is affiliated with the New Zealand Council o..
Flight Cadet
A Flight Cadet is a military or civilian title that is held by someone who is in training to operate an airplane. The training need not to become a pilot, as Flight Cadets may also be learning to serve as a co-pilot, navigator, or flight engineer. During World War II, the rank of Flight Cadet was ..
Flight ceiling
A flight ceiling is the upper altitudinal limit of which any aircraft may fly given it's mechanical abilities. For aviation purposes, ceiling is defined as the height (AGL) of the lowest broken or overcast layer aloft or vertical visibility into an obscuration. Refer to Aviation Weather Manual AC 00..
Flight Centre
Flight Centre Limited (ASX: [FLT]) is an Australian company that is Australia's largest travel agent. It is listed on the Australian Stock Exchange with a market capitalisation of $1.145 billion as at March 2006. It has 1100 stores in seven different countries with 6500 staff. Flight Ce..
Flight charm
Flight Charm were an Italian heavy metal band. Founded in Venice in 1987 by guitar player Eros Mazzonin, Flight Charm released an EP called 'Waiting White Lady' on LM Records in 1988. The band toured Italy, France and England in support of the disc, but at the beginning of 1989 Flight Charm split u..
Flight controller
Flight controllers are personnel who aid in the operations of a space flight, working in Mission Control Centers such as NASA's Mission Control Center, or ESA's Operations Center. Flight controllers sit at computer consoles and use telemetry to monitor in real time various technical aspects of a man..
Flight controller (disambiguation)
The term flight controller can refer to: A space flight control room position at a Space Operations or Mission Control CenterAn FAA person who directs air trafficA joystick used to control a (real or simulated) aircraft This is a [disambiguationdisambiguation] page: a list of articles asso..
Flight controls
Aircraft flight controls allow a pilot to adjust and control the aircraft's flight attitude. Development of an effective set of flight controls was a critical advance in the development of the airplane. Early efforts at airplane design succeeded in generating sufficient lift to get the aircraft of..
Flight control cable
redirect [[Template:Importance]]Flight control cables are FAA approved cables made out of corrosion resistant steel or galvanized steel. Aircraft ranges in size and are larger on primary then secondary flight controls. ..
Flight data recorder
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Flight deck
USS John C. Stennis, a typical supercarrier, and HMS Illustrious, a light V/STOL aircraft carrier on a joint patrol Flight deck of USS John C. Stennis (CVN-74) doing a high speed turn during her acceptance trials. The flight deck of an aircraft carrier is the surface from which its airc..
Flight Design
FlightDesign GMBH is a German aircraft manufacturer. The company started building Ultralight aircraft in the 1980s and now manufactuers the CT2K and CTSW Light Sport Aircraft (LSA). Engineering work is still performed in Germany, but actual assembly of the aircraft has been moved to Ukraine to low..
Flight dispatcher
It has been suggested that this section be [Merging and moving pagesmerged] into [dispatcher]. (:Wikipedia talk:dispatcher}}}) The Flight Dispatcher (also Flight Operations Officer) in airline operations has great authority over flights. In many countries, e.g. the USA and Can..
Flight dynamics
Flight dynamics is the study of orientation of air and space vehicles and how to control the critical flight parameters, typically named pitch, roll and yaw. Pitch is rotation around the lateral or transverse axis. This axis is parallel to the wings, thus the nose pitches up and the tail down, o..
Flight Dynamics
For the dynamics of flight, please see Flight dynamics. Rockwell Collins Flight Dynamics is a subdivision of the aerospace giant Rockwell Collins. They manufacture and develop heads-up displays for civilian applications. ..
Flight engineer
In aviation, a flight engineer is a member of the aircrew of an aircraft who is responsible for checking the aircraft before and after each flight, and for monitoring aircraft systems during flight. These systems include pressurization, fuel, environmental, hydraulic, and electrical. On some milita..
Flight Engineer Badge
The Flight Engineer Badge was a decoration of the United States military which was first created in the 1930s and was awarded to those military officers who had qualified as flight engineer onboard a military aircraft. The badge was issued frequently during the Second World War to flight engineer..
Flight envelope
Flight envelope diagram or doghouse plot. In aerodynamics, the flight envelope or performance envelope of an aircraft refers to the capabilities of a design in terms of speed and altitude. The term is somewhat loosely applied, and can also refer to other measurements such as maneuverability. W..
Flight Express (Congo DR)
Flight Express is an airline based in Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of the Congo. It operates charter services from its base in Kinshasa. History The airline was established in 2004 and is wholly owned by Tep Avia. Fleet The Flight Express fleet consists of a single Antonov An-26 aircraft (at Ja..
Flight from Ashiya
Flight from Ashiya is a 1964 movie about a French soldier in North Africa during World War II. [Spoiler warningSpoiler warning]: Plot and/or ending details follow. The soldier falls in love with an Arab woman, who is killed by an enemy artillery attack at the end of the movie. Externa..
Flight from death
Narrated by Gabriel Byrne (Usual Suspects, Vanity Fair, Miller's Crossing), Flight from Death was the first film to investigate the relationship of human violence to fear of death, as related to subconscious influences. The film uncovered death anxiety as a possible root cause of many of our behav..
Flight from the Dark
Flight from the Dark was the first book of the award-winning Lone Wolf book series created by Joe Dever. According to sales figures, this first book sold over 100,000 copies in its first month of publication alone. Contents 1 Gameplay2 Plot3 Reception4 Awards5 Referenc..
Flight game
Flight Game is the code name for a game being developed for Nintendo's Wii by Hudson Soft. Nothing is known about the game, except that it is a flight simulator utilizing the Wii controller. The game was privately demoed to the media at E³. Hudson says that the game is 40% done. The game will..
Flight Information and Control of Operations
For the credit worthiness index used in the United States of America see FICO score British Airways uses a computer system called FICO (Flight Information and Control of Operations) for its operational control system. FICO is used: To control and monitor the flight schedule on the day of operatio..
Flight Information Centres
Flight Information Centres (FICs) are clearinghouses for flight-related information. NavCanada operates the FICs in Canada. NAV CANADA's Flight Information Centres (FIC) and Flight service stations (FSS) are strategically located from coast to coast and throughout the North to provide maximum cover..
Flight information display system
A flight information display system (FIDS) is a board or a television screen displaying in real-time the different arrivals or departures occuring over a specific period of time. It is located inside or near an airport terminal. A virtual version of a FIDS can also be found on most airport website..
Flight Information Region
A Flight Information Region (FIR) is an aviation term used to describe airspace with specific dimensions, in which an information service and an alerting service are provided. It is the largest regular division of airspace in use in the world today. Any portion of the atmosphere belongs to some sp..
Flight Information Service
Flight Information Service (FIS) is provided at an aerodrome to give information for the safe and efficient conduct of flights. The information is only advisory and so the pilots decide themselves what the appropriate course of action is, however in the UK instructions can be issued to aircraft taxy..
Flight instructor
A person who holds a flight instructor certificate is authorized within the limitations of that person's flight instructor certificate and ratings to give training and endorsements that are required for, and relate to: A student pilot certificate;A pilot certificate;A flight instructor certificate;A..
Flight Instructor Badge
The Flight Instructor Badge was a decoration of the United States Army during the Second World War. The badge was issued to members of the United States Army Air Forces who were civilian pilots, appointed as military flight instructors and granted officer commissions to train at military pilot sc..
Flight instruments
Six basic instruments in a light twin engine aircraft Most aircraft are equipped with a standard set of flight instruments which give the pilot information about the aircraft's attitude, airspeed, and altitude. Most aircraft have these seven basic flight instruments: Altimeter Gives the a..
Flight International
Flight International (or FI) is a magazine relating to airlines, general aviation, and aerospace manufacturing. FI claims to be the world’s leading provider of aerospace news and data. It is published by Reed Business Information with offices located at Sutton, Surrey in the UK. It has been provi..
Flight International Aviation
Flight International Aviation is an airline based in Newport News, Virginia, USA. It is a Part 135 carrier operating contact charters for US government agencies and foreign governments. It is wholly owned by L3 Communications. Code Data ICAO Code: IVJCallsign: Invader Jack Fleet The Flight Intern..
Flight into Danger
Flight into Danger is a 1956 Canadian television play starring Corinne Conley, James Doohan, Kate Reid, Zachary Scott and Philip Gilbert. The 60-minute play was written by Arthur Hailey, produced and screened by the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation, and broadcast on August 20 1956 in the General Mo..
Flight into Egypt
The flight into Egypt describes an event in the Gospel of Matthew, where Joseph fled to Egypt with his wife and Jesus, after the visit of the magi, having been warned by an angel that Herod had planned a massacre in order to kill Jesus. Matthew is repeatedly careful to describe Joseph only as the..
Flight jacket
If traced to its very beginnings, the flight jacket was created for practical reasons. In the First World War most airplanes did not even have an enclosed cockpit. While serving in France and Belgium, the Royal Flying Corps pilots had already begun wearing long leather coats in 1915, and the trend ..
Flight leg
Flight leg is a segment of a flight plan, i.e. flight path between two waypoints. Simply put, a flight leg is a segment of a journey by a plane from one landing site to another. On a return journey each direction could be considered a leg. On a multi-stop journey it could be take-off/lanbding to ..
Flight level
NACO Flight Level graphic In aviation, a Flight Level is a standard nominal altitude of an aircraft, referenced to a world-wide fixed pressure datum. It is not necessarily the same as the aircraft's true altitude above mean sea level. Contents 1 Background2 Transition altitude3&n..
Flight Level Aviation
Flight Level Aviation is a provider of advanced or recurrent instrument flight training for pilots of single-engine and multi-engine piston aircraft. Their particular specialties are training in the Cessna 210, T210, and P210 series of aircraft; IFR emergency training; and deadstick instrument app..
Flight Lieutenant
A Flight Lieutenant's sleeve/shoulder insignia Flight Lieutenant (Flt Lt in the RAF; FLTLT in the RAAF and RNZAF, F/L in the RCAF prior to the 1968 unification of the Canadian Forces) is a junior commissioned rank in the Royal Air Force and the air forces of many Commonwealth countries. It ra..
Flight management system
A flight management system or FMS is a computerized avionics component found on most commercial and business aircraft. It is sometimes referred to as an FMC or Flight Management Computer and also as FMGS - Flight Management Guidance Envelope System (Airbus). Its primary function is to assist the p..
Flight Management System
In avionics, a Flight Management System (often abbreviated FMS) provides many resources to a pilot of a sophisticated, high-performance aircraft. A typical FMS includes a navigational database, an interface to navigational receivers (including VOR, DME, and some form of inertial navigation system an..
Flight manifest
Flight manifest is a list of passengers and crew of an aircraft compiled before departure based on flight check-in information. ..
Flight Meteorologist Badge
The Flight Meteorologist Badge is a military badge decoration of the United States Navy which is issued to officers of the Restricted Line who are commissioned as weather and meteorology specialists. To be issued the Flight Meteorologist Badge, an officer must also have completed flight training ..
Flight Miniatures
Flight Miniatures is a company dedicated to making and selling model aircraft, mostly airliners but also military. They are based in Cottonwood, Arizona. Although they are mostly concerned with catalog sales, they also have a walk-in store. Flight Miniatures models are built in the Philippines. The..
Flight number
A flight number, when combined with the name of the airline and the date, identifies a particular flight. This should not be confused with the tail number of the airplane. There are often several flights on a day with the same airplane. On the other hand, the flight of the next day with the same num..
Flight Nurse Badge
Air Force Master Flight Nurse Badge Navy Flight Nurse Badge Army Air Force Flight Nurse Badge The Flight Nurse Badge is a military badge of the United States armed forces which is issued by the U.S. Air Force and United States Navy. The badge has existed since World War II, when ..
Flight Officer Badge
A Flight Officer Badge is a decoration used by some of the world's air forces to denote those who have received training as co-pilots, observers, or other aircraft support personnel. The primary difference between a flight officer and a pilot is that the pilot is responsible for flying and operatin..
Flight of Eagles
Flight of Eagles is a novel by Jack Higgins, set in World War II. [Spoiler warningSpoiler warning]: Plot and/or ending details follow. The story surrounds two brothers, Max and Harry Kelso who both become pilots. But there the differences start. Not least of which is that they join oppo..
Flight of Icarus
"Flight of Icarus" was released in 1983 by Iron Maiden. It is the band's ninth single and the first from the Piece of Mind album. It was the first single by Iron Maiden that was released in the United States. It was also the only Iron Maiden single to receive much airplay in the US, guaranteeing i..
Flight of the Amazon Queen
Flight of the Amazon Queen (also: FOTAQ) is a graphical point and click adventure game by Interactive Binary Illusions originally released in 1995 for DOS and Amiga and re-released as freeware in 2004 for use with ScummVM. Contents 1 Story2 Releases3 Trivia4 External links S..
Flight of the Behemoth
Flight of the Behemoth is the third album by Sunn O))). The band began taking a more experimental approach with this album, collaborating with Japanese noise artist Merzbow, who remixed tracks 3 and 4, and using drums and vocals on FWTBT. FWTBT is actually a cover of Metallica's For Whom the Bell..
Flight of the Bumblebee
Bumblebee in flight "The Flight of the Bumblebee" is a famous orchestral interlude written by Nikolai Rimsky-Korsakov for his opera The Tale of Tsar Saltan, composed in 1899-1900. The piece closes Act III, Tableau 1, right after the magic Swan-Bird gives Prince Gvidon Saltanovich (the Tsar's ..
Flight of the Conchords
--> The Flight of the Conchords are a folk/pop/comedy duo composed of Bret McKenzie of The Black Seeds and Figwit fame and Jemaine Clement of The Humourbeasts. Billing themselves as "New Zealand's fourth most popular guitar-based digi-bongo acapella-rap-funk-comedy folk duo", the group depends upo..
Flight of the Cosmic Hippo
Flight of the Cosmic Hippo was the second album released by Béla Fleck and the Flecktones, released in 1991. Track listing "Blu-Bop" (Béla Fleck, Howard Levy, Victor Wooten, Roy Wooten) - 4:22"Flying Saucer Dudes" (Fleck) - 4:51"Turtle Rock" (Fleck) - 4:12"Flight of the Cosmic Hippo" (Fleck) - 4..
Flight of the Eagle
Flight of the Eagle is the English title for the 1982 Swedish movie Ingenjör Andrées luftfärd, starring Max von Sydow, Sverre Anker Ousdal, and Göran Stangertz as Andrée, Fränkel, and Strindberg. It is based on Per Olof Sundman's novelization of the true story of an ill-fated attempt to fly ov..
Flight of the Earls
In September 1607, Hugh O'Neill, 2nd Earl of Tyrone and Rory O'Donnell, 1st Earl of Tyrconnell set sail from Rathmullan, a village on the shore of Lough Swilly in County Donegal, with ninety of their followers. Their intended destination was Spain, but they disembarked in France and proceeded overla..
Flight of the Intruder
Flight of the Intruder is a 1991 film directed by John Milius, which is based on the novel by real-life A-6 Intruder pilot Stephen Coonts. The film stars Danny Glover as Commander Frank 'Dooke' Camparelli, Willem Dafoe as Lieutenant Commander Virgil 'Tiger' Cole, and Brad Johnson as Lieutenant Jak..
Flight of the Navigator
The Navigator is an alternate title in Norway Flight of the Navigator is a 1986 Disney science fiction film about a boy, David, who is somehow transported in time eight years into the future without aging. Tagline: Take off on the ultimate fantasy adventure! Story [Spoiler warningSpoiler war..
Flight of the Phoenix (2004 film)
Flight of the Phoenix is a 2004 remake of the 1965 film The Flight of the Phoenix, based on the the book of the same name. Survivors of a plane crash in the Gobi Desert work together to build a new plane. The film opened in the US on December 17th with the tagline, "The only way out, is up." Co..
Flight of the Phoenix (Battlestar Galactica)
Flight of the Phoenix is an episode of the reimagined Battlestar Galactica television series. [Spoiler warningSpoiler warning]: Plot and/or ending details follow. Plot Survivor Count: 47,853 Facing torn feelings over their relationship with Boomer, both Chief Tyrol and Helo have an a..
Flight of the Wild Geese
The Flight of the Wild Geese refers to the departure of an Irish army under the command of Patrick Sarsfield from Ireland to France, as agreed in the Treaty of Limerick on October 3, 1691, following the Williamite war in Ireland with the Jacobites. More broadly, the term "Wild Geese" is used in Iris..
Flight of the Wounded Locust
Flight of the Wounded Locust is an eleven-song EP by California noisecore band The Locust. It was released in 2001 on Gold Standard Laboratories, and was their penultimate release on the label before moving to ANTI- (their final release being the split 7" with Melt-Banana). Additionally, the EP wa..
Flight of Valor
Flight of Valor is a musical piece written by James Swearingen as a memorial for the victims of United Airlines Flight 93, which crashed in Somerset County, Pennsylvania during the September 11, 2001 attacks. [Flight of Valor] ([Media helphelp]·[info]) ..
Flight physical
Military and civilian pilots must pass routine medical examinations known as "Flight Physicals" in order to retain the privilege of piloting an aircraft. Military pilots go to a flight surgeon, an armed forces physician qualified to perform such medical evaluations. With the exception of glider pi..
Flight plan
Flight plans are plans filed by pilots with the local Aviation Authority (e.g. FAA in the USA) prior to flying. They generally include basic information such as departure and arrival points, estimated time, alternate airports in case of bad weather, type of flight whether instrument flight rules ..
Flight planning
A Tarom Boeing 737-300 and a United Airlines Boeing 777-200 taxi side by side at London Heathrow Airport. Flight planning is the process of producing a flight plan to describe a proposed aircraft flight. It involves two safety-critical aspects: fuel calculation, to ensure that the aircraft ..
Flight progress strip
A flight progress strip is a small strip of paper used to track a flight in air traffic control. It may seem as an artifact of days gone by, however it is still used in modern ATC as a quick way to annotate a flight, to keep a legal record of the instructions that were issued, to allow others to se..
Flight recorder
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Flight Sergeant
Flight Sergeant (Flt Sgt, F/Sgt, F/S, FSgt or FS) is a non-commissioned rank in the Royal Air Force, above Chief Technician and below Warrant Officer. It is equivalent to a Staff Sergeant in the British Army and has a NATO rank code of OR-7. The rank insignia is three downward pointing chevrons bel..
Flight sergeant (Royal Canadian Air Cadets)
The rank of flight sergeant (F/Sgt), is the third highest rank achievable for a cadet in the Royal Canadian Air Cadets. See Flight sergeant quota vs. vacancies. The rank can be given to any cadet meeting the standard. The cadets who bear this rank also bear the responsibility of all the cadets bel..
Flight service station
A Flight Service Station (FSS) is an air traffic facility which provides pilot briefings regarding current weather and possible hazards along a route of flight. A FSS may also give en route communication services and VFR search and rescue assistance. Other resposibilites include relaying Air Traffic..
Flight simulator
For the flight simulator software from Microsoft, see Microsoft Flight Simulator. Interior Cockpit of a modern Flight Simulator A flight simulator is a system that tries to replicate, or simulate, the experience of flying an aircraft as closely and realistically as possible. The different type..
Flight spare
When constructing equipment for a space mission, it is common to build a copy of each piece of equipment. This is known as the flight spare. This is built to the same specifications as the original equipment (the "flight model") and can be substituted in the case of damage or other problems with the..
Flight Stakes
The Flight Stakes is a Group 1 Australian thoroughbred horse race for 3 year old fillies at set weights run over a distance of 1600 metres at Randwick Racecourse, Sydney in October. Race History 1947 - 1978 run as a Principle Race. 1979 - 1984 run as a Group 2 race. The Winners 2005 - Fashions Afie..
Flight suit
A flight suit worn by an SR-71 Blackbird pilot, now in an Air Force museum. A flight suit is a full body garment, worn while flying an aircraft, such as, military aircraft and gliders. These suits are generally made to keep the wearer warm, as well as being practical, and durable (including fi..
Flight surgeon
A flight surgeon is a specialised medical officer in the military, typically the air force. Flight surgeons are usually medical doctors. Flight surgeons are primarily responsible for the medical treatment and certification of aviation personnel e.g. pilots, crew members and air traffic controllers. ..
Flight Surgeon Badge
The Flight Surgeon Badge is a military insignia which is issued to personnel who are qualified as military flight surgeons. Various countries issue the Flight Surgeon Badge to include the following versions: Canadian Forces Flight Surgeon WingsU.S. Military Flight Surgeon Badge This is a [dis..
Flight Surgeon Badge (United States)
The Flight Surgeon Badge is a military badge of the United States Armed Forces which has existed since the Second World War. The Flight Surgeon Badge is presented to those members of the military who are both qualified medical officers and certified flight surgeons. The original Flight Surgeon B..
Flight Surgeon Wings (Canada)
--> In the Canadian Forces, a Flight Surgeon is any Medical Officer who has completed the Flight Surgeon's Course at the School of Operational Medicine at DRDC (Defence Research and Development Canada) Toronto. They are awarded their wings upon the completion of the course and are entitled to wear ..
Flight test
A flight test is a period during the development of a new aircraft (or after the modification of an existing aircraft). Flight test can range from the test of a single new aircraft system to the complete test and certification of a new aircraft. The time of a flight test can vary from a few days to..
Flight to Arras
Flight to Arras (French: Pilote de Guerre) is a book by French author Antoine de Saint-Exupéry. Written in 1942 it recounts his role in the French air force as pilot of a reconnaissance plane during the Battle of France in 1940. Saint-Exupéry is widely considered to be the greatest author-pilot of..
Flight to Cloud Castle
Flight to Cloud Castle is the twenty-second serial in the United States children's television series My Little Pony. Contents 1 Synopsis2 Plot2.1 Part 12.2 Part 23 Notes4 DVD Availability5 External Links Synopsis The Pegasus Ponies take to the skies to help a..
Flight to Mars
DVD cover of Flight to Mars Flight to Mars was a 72-minute 1951 Cinecolor science fiction film, written for the screen by Arthur Strawn. It was produced by Walter Mirisch for Monogram Pictures Corp. (which also distributed) and was directed by Lesley Selander. Cameron Mitchell, Arthur Franz,..
Flight to Varennes
The Flight to Varennes (June 20-21, 1791) was a significant episode in the French Revolution during which the French royal family, faced with a decrease in royal authority, attempted unsuccessfully to escape abroad disguised as a Russian aristocratic family. This represented a turning point after w..
Flight Tracker (software)
Flight Tracker is a bundled widget in Apple Computer's Mac OS X 10.4 Dashboard software. Flight Tracker tracks flights going all across the world. Using the FlightComm web service, Flight Tracker is able to return lists of found flights matching criteria by airline, depart location and arrive loca..
Flight training
Flight training is a course of study used when learning to pilot an aircraft. Although there are various types of aircraft, many of the principles of piloting them have common techniques, especially those aircraft which are heavier than air types. All training courses consist of some combination o..
Flight Tribe (F.I.R. album)
Flight Tribe (飛行部落) is F.I.R.'s 3rd album. It will release on July 28, 2006. Known Tracks Flight Tribe 飛行部落 -4'16"Get HighHow Do I Live 天天夜夜(featuring LeAnn Rimes)Rain of Sakura 櫻花雨I Don't Care其實你很愛他\"What's Next?\" from 2nd Album According to "What'..
Flight Unlimited
Flight Unlimited is the first of the Flight Unlimited series of General aviation Flight Simulator games created by Looking Glass Studios. It focuses mainly on Aerobatics. It was released in 1995 for DOS and in 1996 for Windows 95. Notable features are the pioneering physics system, landscapes and F..
Flight Unlimited II
Flight Unlimited II is the second game of the Flight Unlimited series of general aviation flight simulators created by Looking Glass Studios, acclaimed for their sophisticated physics and pioneering gameplay features. It was released in 1997. The game was preceded by Flight Unlimited and followed b..
Flight Unlimited III
Flight Unlimited III was the third and last of the Flight Unlimited series of General aviation flight simulators created by Looking Glass Studios, released in 1999. It included ten user-flyable aircraft in total, and several new features. It was preceded by Flight Unlimited and Flight Unlimited II...
Flight Unlimited series
The Flight Unlimited series of general aviation flight simulators for home PC was created by Looking Glass Studios. Flight Unlimited is a chiefly aerobatic simulator which contained an innovative fluid dynamics physics system, photorealistic 3D terrain mesh, and airborne hoops courses. Flight Unli..
Flight West
A Flight West Fokker F100 in June 2000. Flight West Airlines was an Australian regional airline established in May 1987 which operated predominantly in Queensland. The airline went into voluntary liquidation on 19 June 2001. The airline was affiliated with, but independent of Ansett airline..
Flight X-7
Flight X-7 was a New Zealand band in the late 70's to early 80's based in Hamilton, New Zealand. Contents 1 Personnel2 History3 Recordings4 Performances5 Film6 Television7 Discography8 External links Personnel Lead Vocals - Jeff ClarksonGuitar Bill HillGui..
Flight zone
The flight zone of an animal is the area surrounding the animal that will cause alarm and escape behavior when encroached upon. If a person enters the flight zone of an animal, the animal will move away. The size of the flight zone depends upon the tameness of the animal. Tame animals have no flight..
Flik
In radio astronomy, the unit flik was coined by a group at Lockheed in Palo Alto, California as a substitute for the SI derived unit W cm-2 sr-1 µm-1, or watts divided by centimeters squared, steradians, and micrometers. This is primarily used as a unit of spectral radiance or sterance. Whil..
Flik's Flyers
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Flikken
Flikken (negative nickname for "cops" in Dutch language) is a popular Belgian 1999-2005 TV series about a police-department located in Ghent. In the series, police officers solve various crimes: murders, rapes, vandalism, shoplifting, etc. It is produced by VRT. External links ..
Flik (Suikoden)
Flik is a character in Konami's role playing game Genso Suikoden, Suikoden II, Suikogaiden Vol. 1. In Genso Suikoden Flik is one of the original members of the Liberation Army along with Odessa, Sanchez and Humphrey. His partner Odessa Silverberg was the leader of the Liberation army but was kille..
Flik Y'Self Off Y'Self
Flik Y'Self Off Y'Self is the second full-length album released by New Zealand band, HLAH. Flik Y'Self Off Y'Self features two singles, 'Spanish Goat Dancer' and 'Faster Hooves'. Track listing "Chalkface""Spanish Goat Dancer""Oily Rag""Raw Sock""Pops Pox n Vox""Dirteater""Hoarse""Kissy Kissy""Fas..
Flimap
FLI-MAP® was developed to provide the geographic information that engineers and managers need and often times have a hard time getting. FLI-MAP has been providing this service to the transmission powerline and transportation industries in both the public and private sectors since 1995. In that t..
Flimbo's Quest
Level 1 of Flimbo's Quest, running on a Commodore 64. Flimbo's Quest is a 2D platform game published by British publishing house System 3 (later renamed to Studio 3 Interactive) for the Commodore 64, Amiga, Atari ST and Amstrad CPC. A ZX Spectrum version was produced but never released. The gam..
Flimby railway station
Flimby Railway Station is a train station serving the Maryport suburb of Flimby in Cumbria, England. It is a request stop on the scenic Cumbrian Coast Line. Some through trains to the Furness Line and to Sunderland stop here. It is operated by Northern Rail who provide all passenger train services. ..
Flims
Flims is a village in Grisons, Switzerland. It is famous for winter sports (mainly Skiing and Snowboarding) and is part of the Weisse Arena resort which combines the formerly separate resorts of Flims, Laax and Falera. It is regular host to international competitions such as the FIS World Champi..
Flimsies
Flimsies are a type of bingo cards printed on thin sheets of paper. They are typically printed with three cards on a single sheet, but also come in other formats: One card per sheetTwo cards per sheetFour cards per sheetSix cards per sheetNine cards per sheet Flimsies costs $1-$2 per sheet and a win..
Flimwell
for at grid reference TQ715312 The village of Flimwell is in the Rother District of East Sussex, close to the border with Kent. The village is located at a busy crossroads on the A21 road where two roads - A268 to Hawkhurst and a secondary road, the B2087 - cross it. The village is linear ..
Flim & the BB's
Flim & the BB's are a contemporary jazz band that formed in the late seventies and are the first jazz band to appear on compact disc. The band's name comes from bassist Jimmy Johnson's nickname of Flim and the initials of the other two members, Bill Berg and Billy Barber (Dick Oatts, a woodwind play..
FLiNaK
FLiNaK is the name of the ternary eutectic alkaline metal fluoride salt mixture LiF-NaF-F (46.5-11.5-42 mol %). It has a melting point of 454 °C and a boiling point of 1570 °C. It is used as electrolyte for the electroplating of refractory metals and compounds like titanium, tantalum, hafnium, zi..
Flinch
Flinch is a card game, played with a custom deck, invented in 1901 by A.J. Patterson. This deck has 150 cards, consisting of ten sets numbered from one to fifteen. Some variations use a 144-card deck. Rules of play In this description, masculine pronouns are used for convenience only. The cards a..
Flinders
There are many places with the word Flinders in their name. Most of these are in south-east Australia and are named for explorer Matthew Flinders. Flinders, Victoria, suburb of Melbourne, VictoriaFlinders, New South Wales, suburb of Shellharbour, New South WalesFlinders Bay, Western AustraliaFlinde..
Flinders, Victoria
Flinders is a suburb in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia. It is located on the Mornington Peninsula, where Western Port meets Bass Strait. Its Local Government Area is the Shire of Mornington Peninsula. It has an approximate population of 500. Flinders is home to the famous Flinders Bread, and today..
Flindersia
Flindersia is a genus of 14 species of tree in the family Rutaceae. They are native to the Moluccas, New Guinea, Australia and New Caledonia. They are cultivated and planted for both timber and as a street tree. The genus was named after explorer Matthew Flinders. Image:Medium_crowash.jpg|Habi..
Flinders Bay, Western Australia
Flinders Bay, Western Australia is a bay that lies to the east of Cape Leeuwin and is south of Augusta and the mouth of the Blackwood River. It has been the location of a whaling industry in the 19th century, and in the 20th century was the site of a number of whale rescues - where disoriented wha..
Flinders Bay Branch Railway
Originally part of the M.C.Davies Timber railway system, which ran between the two jetties at Hamelin Bay and Flinders Bay (supposedly to be able to load timber regardless of the prevailing weather). The rails were light and the line was poorly constructed, and oriented towards rough workings of th..
Flinders Chase National Park
Flinders Chase National Park colspan="2" Nearest town/city: Kingscote Coordinates: [35°58′38″S, 136°40′22″E] Area: 328 km² Established: 1919 Visitation: (in [[]]) Managing authorities: Department for Environment and Heritage Official site: [Fl..
Flinders Group National Park
Flinders Group National Park colspan="2" Nearest town/city: Cooktown Coordinates: [14°04′25″S, 144°15′21″E] Area: 29.7 km² Established: 1939 Visitation: (in [[]]) Managing authorities: Queensland Parks and Wildlife Service Official site: [Flin..
Flinders Highway
There are several highways called the Flinders Highway. Flinders Highway, South AustraliaFlinders Highway, QueenslandThis is a [disambiguationdisambiguation] page: a list of articles associated with the same title. If an referred you to this page, you may wish to change the link to point..
Flinders Highway, Queensland
Flinders Highway is a highway that crosses Queensland from east to west, from Townsville on the Pacific coast to Cloncurry. Barkly Highway continues to the border with the Northern Territory at Camooweal and beyond. Flinders Highway and passes a number of small outback towns. Typical outback landsca..
Flinders Highway, South Australia
Stobie poles beside the Flinders Highway Flinders Highway connects the South Australian towns of Ceduna and Port Lincoln. The highway was formerly designated as National Route Alternate 1 and currently signed as B100. The National Route Alternate 1 presents an alternative but somewhat longer ..
Flinders Island
Flinders Island may refer to: In Australia: Flinders Island, Tasmania, in the Furneaux GroupFlinders Island, QueenslandFlinders Island, South Australia, in the Investigator GroupFlinders Island, Western Australia This article consisting of geographical locations is a [disambiguationdisambigua..
Flinders Island, Queensland
Flinders Island is part of the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park at the tip of Cape Melville, Queensland in Bathurst Bay. It is North of Denham Island in the Flinders Group National Park. It is South of Flinders Island. It is separated by Stanley Island by Owen Channel and Maclear Island by Fly channe..
Flinders Island, South Australia
Flinders Island ([33°43′S 134°29′E][Flinders Island page] at Geoscience Australia) is and island in the Investigator Group off the coast of South Australia. The island is named after Samuel Flinders, brother of Matthew Flinders.[Free eBook: The Life of Captain Matthew..
Flinders Island, Tasmania
Municipality of Flinders, Tasmania Flinders Island is an island in the Bass Strait, located 20 km from the north-eastern tip of Tasmania, Australia. It is the largest island of the Furneaux Group. It is part of the state of Tasmania, and part of the Municipality of Flinders local government..
Flinders Island Airport
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Flinders Medical Centre
Flinders Medical Centre is a 500 bed public teaching hospital and medical school, collocated with Flinders University and Flinders Private Hospital located at Bedford Park, South Australia. It opened in 1976. It is one of the major public hospitals operating in metropolitan Adelaide. FMC is part o..
Flinders Park, South Australia
Flinders Park ([34°54′S 138°32′E], postcode 5025, altitude ??m), is located in the western suburbs of the metropolitan area of Adelaide, South Australia. The suburb is named after explorer Matthew Flinders, with many of its streets bearing the names of famous explorers. Flinders Par..
Flinders Ranges Council
Flinders Ranges Council is a local government area in the Flinders Ranges of South Australia. The council area is approximately 100 km from north to south, and 45 km from east to west, with a total area of 4,198 square kilometres. The main towns covered by the council area are Hawker and Quorn. T..
Flinders Ranges National Park
Flinders Ranges National Park colspan="2" Nearest town/city: Hawker Coordinates: [31°25′20″S, 138°42′18″E] Area: 912 km² Established: 1945 Visitation: (in [[]]) Managing authorities: Department for Environment and Heritage Official site: [Flin..
Flinders River
The Flinders River is the longest river in Queensland, Australia at about 840 km. The river rises in the Great Dividing Range northeast of Hughenden and flows past Hughenden, Richmond and Julia Creek then northwest to the Gulf of Carpentaria near Karumba. The principal tributaries are the Cloncurry..
Flinders Street, Melbourne
Flinders St, facing east from the intersection of Elizabeth St Flinders Street is a notable street in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia. Running roughly parallel to the Yarra River, Flinders Street forms the southern edge of the Hoddle Grid. It is exactly one mile in length and one and half cha..
Flinders Street Station
Flinders Street Station (frequently just called Flinders Street; the context indicates whether the station or the street is being specified) is the central railway station of the suburban rail network of Melbourne, Australia. It is on the corner of Flinders and Swanston Streets next to the Yarra R..
Flinders University
Flinders University, or The Flinders University of South Australia, is a public university in Adelaide. Founded in 1966 as a campus of the University of Adelaide, the university is the second oldest in South Australia, but smallest in student population. It is named in honour of navigator and explo..
Flinders University Hall
Established in 1971, the Flinders University Hall (commonly Uni Hall) is a students' residence situated on the grounds of Flinders University in Adelaide. It provides on-campus accommodation and meals for 232 university students, most of which attend Flinders University but also those attending othe..
Flinders Wharf Apartments
Flinders Wharf Apartments (the preferred title is now simply Flinders Wharf) is located on the northern bank of Melbourne's Yarra River, on the edge of Melbourne's central business district. The 300-apartment complex is home to a multicultural blend of personalities and is a short walk from Souther..
Flink
Flink, sometimes referred to as The Mis-adventures of Flink, is a 2D scrolling platform game developed by Psygnosis, reliant on the then still fairly new CD-ROM media to store large levels, highly detailed graphics and atmospheric music (with the obvious exception of the Mega Drive/Genesis version..
Flinn, Mississippi
Flinn, Mississippi, is a village in Monroe County in the U.S. state of Mississippi. Flinn is located at [34°02′46″N, 88°25′45″W] northeast of Amory and southwest of Smithville on Mississippi State Highway 25. References ..
Flins
Flins is the god of death in Wendish mythology. References Ingeman, B. S. Grundtræk til En Nord-Slavisk og Vendisk Gudelære. Copenhagen 1824. ..
Flinsberg
Bad Flinsberg was the German name of Świeradów Zdrój, Poland. Flinsberg is a suburb of Heilbad Heiligenstadt,district of Eichsfeld, Thuringia, Germany. Flinsberg is the geographical centre of Germany. ..
Flint
A flint nodule from the Onondaga limestone layer, Buffalo, New York. (3.8 cm wide) Flint (or flintstone) is a hard, sedimentary cryptocrystalline silicate rock with a glassy appearance. Flint is usually dark-grey, blue, black, or deep brown in color. It occurs chiefly as nodules and masses in..
Flint, Flintshire
Arms of Flint Town Council Flint (Welsh: ) is the fourth largest town in Flintshire, north Wales, lying on the estuary of the River Dee. It is the county town of the traditional county of Flintshire. The town, which has the oldest town charter in Wales, dating from 1284, is known for Flint ..
Flint, Michigan
Flint, Michigan is a city in the U.S. state of Michigan, located along the Flint River, 66 miles (106 km) northwest of Detroit. As of the 2000 census, the city had a population of 124,943, making it the fourth largest city in Michigan. It is the county seat of Genesee County6. Flint Charter Towns..
Flint-Worcester Tornadoes
The Flint-Worcester Tornadoes were two tornadoes, one occurring in Flint, Michigan on June 8, 1953, the other in Worcester, Massachusetts on June 9, 1953. These two tornadoes are among the deadliest in United States history. These tornadoes are also related together in the public mind because for a ..
Flintbek
Flintbek is a large village in the district of Rendsburg-Eckernförde, in Schleswig-Holstein, Germany. It is situated at the Eider River, approx. 10 km southwest of Kiel. The meaning of the name is controversial, but one possibility is the combination of flint(stone) with the word bek (beck, brook)...
Flintham
Flintham is a village in Nottinghamshire within a few miles of Newark. It has a population of circa 650 and a school, village hall, church and cricket pavillion. It has one pub the Boot and Shoe Inn. ..
Flintheart Glomgold
Flintheart Glomgold is a fictional character in Disney comic books, one of Scrooge McDuck's main rivals who holds the title of The Second Richest Duck in the World. His appearance is similar to that of Scrooge, and he is sometimes characterized as being of Scottish descent as well (speaking with a..
Flintholm station
Flintholm is an important S-train and Metro interchange station in Copenhagen, Denmark. Opened on January 24 2004, it is located in the west of Copenhagen where the Frederikssund S-train radial crosses the S-train ring line. The station has two levels. On the lower level the ring line runs roughly ..
Flintknapper
A flintknapper is an individual who shapes flint or other stone through the process of knapping or lithic reduction, to manufacture stone tools, strikers for flintlock firearms, or to produce flat-faced stones for building or facing walls. Knapping is done in a variety of ways depending on the purp..
Flintlock
Flintlock of an 18th Century hunting rifle Flintlock is the general term for any firearm based on the flintlock mechanism. Introduced about 1630, the flintlock rapidly replaced earlier firearm-ignition technologies (such as the matchlock and wheellock). It continued to be in common use for o..
Flintlocke's Guide to Azeroth
Flintlocke's Guide to Azeroth is a webcomic posted every Monday through Friday on GameSpy and has been published since December 9 2004. It is created using mainly the graphics of World of Warcraft with embellishments. It originally started as a PlanetFargo column written by Dave "Fargo" Kosak in ..
Flintlock mechanism
French courtier Marin le Bourgeoys made the first firearm incoporating a true flintlock mechanism for King Louis XIII shortly after his accession to the throne in 1610. The development of firearm lock mechanisms had proceeded from matchlock to wheellock to snaplock to snaphance and miquelet in the p..
Flintloque
Flintloque is a minitures wargame based on the Napoleonic Wars. It was created by Steve Blease and published by Alternative Armies While the history of the wars are largely held to, the setting is a fantasy world (Valon) in which all the countries are inhabited by different fantasy races. Napoleon..
Flinton, Ontario
Flinton is a small, unincorporated village in the township of Addington Highlands in Ontario, Canada. Presently about 250 people call it their home. Billa Flint is the so called founder of Flinton. The Skootamatta River falls were used to power the many mills. ..
Flintridge prep
Flintridge Preparatory School, located in La Canada Flintridge, California, is a college preparatory school. Flintridge Prep is the alma mater of legendary entertainer Julien Gustavo Rodriguez. Rodriguez is of Cuban descent and loves Popeye's Chicken and Lucca Ravioli Company. Rodriguez now attend..
Flintridge Preparatory School
Flintridge Preparatory School, familiarily known as Prep, is a nonprofit, independent college preparatory day school for grades 7-12. Founded in 1933, it is located within the city limits of La Canada Flintridge, California, at the base of the San Gabriel Mountains. The school's mascot is the Rebel..
Flintshire
Flintshire principal area Geography Area- Total- % Water Ranked 12th438 km²? % Admin HQ Mold ISO 3166-2]] GB-FLN ONS code 00NJ Demographics Population:- Total ()- Density  Counties which originate prior to 1889 Anglesey | Brecknockshire | Caernarfonshire | Cardiganshire..
Flintshire Local Education Authority
Flintshire Local Education Authority is the Local Education Authority of Flintshire, north Wales. It runs 75 primary schools, 3 special schools and 12 high schools. Three of the schools have come together with Deeside College to form the Deeside Consortium. Schools include: Hawarden High School, H..
Flintstones (basketball)
The Flintstones were a group of four basketball players from Flint, Michigan who helped lead the Michigan State Spartans to the 2000 National Championship. Morris PetersonMateen CleavesCharlie BellAntonio Smith ..
Flintstones in Viva Rock Vegas
The Flintstones in Viva Rock Vegas is a video game of the action genre released in 2002 by Zombie. ..
Flintwood
Flintwood is a neighborhood in Riverdale Ga Main Roads *Outside :*Lamar Hutcheson PKWY :*Upper Riverdale Rd. :*Valley Hill Rd. *Inside :*Heathrow Rd. :*Gano Dr. :*Roxbury Rd. :*Westfield Rd. Schools The students who live in Flintwood attend many schools *Elementary :*Harper Elementary :*Riverdale..
Flint (automobile)
Logo for the Flint Automobile, 1923-1927 The Flint was an automobile marque that was assembled by the Flint Motors Division, Flint, Michigan between 1923 and 1927. Flint Motors was a wholly owned subsidiary of Durant Motors Company (USA). The Flint was considered an assembled car because Du..
Flint (band)
Keith Flint was the third member of British group The Prodigy to spread his wings to do a solo project, after MC, Maxim and their dancer, Leeroy Thornhill (who left the group). His first own solo project called Flint was not a big success. The band had four members; Keith on vocals, Jim Davies (Pro..
Flint (comics)
Flint is the name of a comic book character from Wildstorm. She is also a member of StormWatch. History Flint is Kenyan, and has survived much of the worst in Kenya's recent history. Her father and brother were killed in border skirmishes with Tanzania in the mid '70s, and her mother was murdere..
Flint (disambiguation)
Flint can refer to: Contents 1 People2 Fictional characters3 Places4 Objects5 Movies People Eric Flint, American science fiction and fantasy author and editorKatja Flint, German actressKeith Flint, member of the band The ProdigyLarry Flynt, American magazine publisher (..
Flint (G.I. Joe)
--> A fictional character from the G.I. Joe series, Dashiell R. Faireborn is better known as Flint, the rugged warrant officer easily identified by his trademark beret. It has been rumored that he was named after G.I. Joe series writer Flint Dille. Flint hails from Wichita, Kansas. He is a Rhodes..
Flint (Mother 3)
, a stereotypical cowboy, is a playable character in Mother 3. He also made many appearances in the cancelled 64DD game EarthBound 64. Introduction In Mother 3, Flint and his family (Lucas, Claus, and Hinawa) and his dog Boney, live in the small Tazmily Village. Flint appears in several chapters..
Flint (tool)
Ancient stone tools Flint tools were made by stone age peoples worldwide. Paleolithic tools were relatively simple, repeated small flakes being struck or pressed from a flint until the required shape was achieved. By Neolithic times in Europe the manufacture of flint and obsidian blades had be..
Flint Again
Flint Again is the relaunch of John Troutman's webcomics Basil Flint, P.I., Felicity Flint, Agent from H.A.R.M., Andiwear (and possibly Sporkman). It launched April 3 2006 on Keenspot. ..
Flint Arrows
The Flint Arrows were a professional baseball team in Flint, Michigan from 1948-1951. They were a part of the Central League and played their home games at Atwood Stadium. Their overall record was 169-102, and they won the Central League Championship in 1948, and 1950. ..
Flint Blue Devils
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Flint Bulldogs
The Flint Bulldogs were a professional hockey team in Flint, Michigan from 1991-1993. They were a part of the Colonial Hockey League and played their home games at the IMA Sports Arena. They compiled an overall record of 47-66-7. After the 1993 season, the Bulldogs were relocated to Utica, New York,..
Flint Castle
Flint castle was the first of a series of castles built during King Edward I's campaign to conquer Wales. Situated over a harbour on the River Dee estuary, construction began in 1277 for nine years. The work was never completed and as a result the structure is not as tall as other castles of its tim..
Flint Central High School
Flint Central High School, located in Flint, Michigan, USA, is the city's oldest school. Its first building was built in 1875, and the school moved into the present building in 1923. It was called Flint High School until Northern High School was built in 1928. As of 2005-2006, 1,388 students attend ..
Flint Creek, Oklahoma
Flint Creek is a census-designated place (CDP) in Delaware County, Oklahoma, United States. The population was 580 at the 2000 census. Geography Flint Creek is located at [36°10′25″N, 94°44′49″W] (36.173587, -94.747034)[Geographic references#1GR1]. According to the U..
Flint Cultural Center
The Flint Cultural Center is a campus of institutions located in Flint, Michigan. It is dedicated to promoting area residents with an array of cultural, scientific, and artistic experiences and promotes understanding of the diverse cultures reflected in the Greater Flint community. [link]..
Flint East
Flint East is an automobile production complex on Robert T Longway Boulevard in Flint, Michigan. Parts of the factory are over 100 years old, and it was long a part of General Motors. It became part of Delphi Corporation in 1999 and is likely to be closed in 2006 as that company has entered bankrupt..
Flint Engine South
Flint Engine South is a General Motors automobile engine factory in Flint, Michigan. The 733,000 square foot plant opened in 2000 and is named to complement the Flint North engine plant. It is the site of production of the modern GM Atlas engine and GM High Feature engines. ..
Flint Falcons
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Flint Fireforge
Flint Fireforge (born January 11, 203 AC, died 352 AC) is a fictional dwarf in the Dragonlance series of books. He is the second of thirteen children. He was born and lived in (for a time) the village of Hillhome. His ancient ancestor was Reghar Fireforge, a renowned dwarf. His parents' names a..
Flint Flames
The Flint Flames were an arena football team in Flint, Michigan in 2000. The Flames were a part of the Indoor Football League, and played their home games at the IMA Sports Arena. They compiled an overall record of 2-12. After the 2000 season, the IFL was purchased by the Arena Football League and w..
Flint Flyers
The Flint Flyers were a professional baseball team in Flint, Michigan from 1889-1890. They played in the Michigan State League. ..
Flint Fury
Flint Fury Year founded: 2003 Helmet City Flint, Michigan Team Colors Navy Blue, Silver, White Head Coach Charles Lawler League/Conference affiliations Ohio Valley Football League (2003-2004)Mid Continental Football League (2005-Present) Team history Flint Fury (..
Flint Fuze
The Flint Fuze were a professional basketball team in Flint, Michigan in 2001. They were a part of the Continental Basketball Association and played their home games at the IMA Sports Arena. Former NBA journeyman Jeff Grayer helped create the franchise and served as the team's initial head coach. Af..
Flint Gems
The Flint Gems were a professional baseball team in Flint, Michigan in 1940. The Gems were part of the Michigan State League, and played their home games at Atwood Stadium. Their overall record was 67-41, and they won the 1940 MSL Championship. ..
Flint Generals
Flint Generals Founded 1993 Home ice Perani Arena Based in Flint, Michigan Colors Navy Blue, Gold, White League United Hockey League Head coach Bobby Reynolds General manager Gino Giacumbo Owner Dr. Khaled M. Shukairy The Flint Generals are a profession..
Flint glass
For other uses, see (disambiguation)}}}. Flint glass is an optical glass that has relatively high refractive index and low Abbe number. Flint glasses are arbitrarily defined as having an Abbe number of 50 to 55 or less. The currently known flint glasses have refractive indices ranging between 1..
Flint Glass
Flint Glass is an experimental electronic project by French electronic musician Gwenn Trémorin. Flint Glass' debut album was released on Brume Records, which was co-founded by Trémorin and Boris Volant from the experimental collective Atelier112. Contents 1 Discography2 Remixes3 ..
Flint glass (disambiguation)
Flint Glass may refer to: Materials Science Flint glass, a form of glass characterised by having a high refractive index and a low Abbe number Music Flint Glass, an electronic music project driven by Gwenn Tremorin This is a [disambiguationdisambiguation] page: a list of articles associa..
Flint Halligans
The Flint Halligans were a professional baseball team in Flint, Michigan from 1919-1920. They were a part of the Michigan-Ontario League. ..
Flint Hill
Flint Hill can refer to: Flint Hill, County Durham, EnglandFlint Hill, Missouri, United States of America This is a [disambiguationdisambiguation] page: a list of articles associated with the same title. If an referred you to this page, you may wish to change the link to point directly ..
Flint Hill, County Durham
Flint Hill is a small village in County Durham, in England. It is situated to the north of Annfield Plain. ..
Flint Hill, Mississippi
Flint Hill, Mississippi, is a village in Lowndes County in the U.S. state of Mississippi. Flint Hill is located at [33°42′58″N, 88°16′32″W] northeast of Caledonia. References ..
Flint Hill, Missouri
Flint Hill is a city in St. Charles County, Missouri, United States. The population was 379 at the 2000 census. Geography Flint Hill is located at [38°51′34″N, 90°51′52″W] (38.859466, -90.864454)[Geographic references#1GR1]. According to the United States Census Bur..
Flint Hills
The Flint Hills. The Flint Hills, historically known as Bluestem Pastures, are a band of hills in eastern Kansas, extending from Marshall County in the north, to Cowley and Chautauqua counties in the south. They were named by explorer Zebulon Pike in 1806 for the cobbles of flint-like chert t..
Flint Hills National Wildlife Refuge
Flint Hills National Wildlife Refuge (NWR) was established in 1966 as part of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, John Redmond Reservoir flood control project. The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service manages 18,463 acres (75 km²) upstream of the reservoir, most of which is in the floodplain of the Neosho ..
Flint Hills Scenic Byway
Flint Hills Scenic Byway is a byway located in Kansas. It is a section of K-177 located in the Flint Hills region of the state, stretching from Interstate 35 at Cassoday in the south to U.S. 56 at Council Grove in the north. Along the byway there are rolling hills and some of the only tall grass p..
Flint Hill School
Flint Hill School is a private, co-educational college preparatory school located in Oakton, Virginia. It was founded in 1956. External links [Flint Hill School's official website] ..
Flint Indians
The Flint Indians were a professional baseball team in Flint, Michigan in 1941. The Indians were a part of the Michigan State League and played their home games at Atwood Stadium. Their overall record was 70-38 and they won the 1941 MSL Championship. ..
Flint Island
Flint Island is an uninhabited coral atoll in the central Pacific Ocean, part of the Southern Line Islands belonging to Kiribati. Geography Flint Island is located about 740 kilometers (400 nautical miles) northwest of Tahiti, 190 km (100 nautical miles) south-southeast of Vostok Island, and 220 km..
Flint Journal
The logo of the Flint Journal The Flint Journal is the only major newspaper in Flint, Michigan. It serves Genesee, Lapeer and Shiawassee Counties. An overview of the history of The Journal can be found [online.] See also Barry Edmonds External link [Official website] ..
Flint Local 432
Flint Local 432 (also known as the Local) is an all-ages, drug and alcohol free music venue and youth arts center located in the heart of Flint, Michigan. The Local's name is a reference to the autoworker unions located in the area. It was founded in the mid-1980s for the purpose of providing the ..
Flint North
Flint North is a General Motors automobile engine factory in Flint, Michigan. The 4,000,000 square foot plant opened in 1905 and will close in 2008. It is famous for building the GM 3800 engine, one of the longest-produced automobile engines in history. ..
Flint Northern High School
Flint Northern High School, located in Flint, Michigan, was built in 1928. ..
Flint Pros
The Flint Pros were a semi-pro football team in Flint, Michigan in 1974. The Pros were a part of the Super Football League and played their home games at Atwood Stadium. The had an overall record of 2-8. After the 1974 season, the Pros relocated to Flushing, MI, where they later folded. ..
Flint railway station
Flint railway station serves the town of Flint in Flintshire, North Wales. It located on the North Wales Coast Line and is served by Arriva Trains Wales services from Crewe and Manchester to Holyhead, and by Virgin Trains services to and from London Euston. External links [Train times] an..
Flint River
Flint River may refer to: The Flint River in Georgia in the United States.The Flint River in Michigan in the United States.The Flint River in Alabama in the United States. This is a [disambiguationdisambiguation] page: a list of articles associated with the same title. If an referred yo..
Flint River (Alabama)
For other rivers named Flint, see Flint River (disambiguation page). The Flint River, with an area of 568 square miles, is a tributary to the Tennessee River. Much of the watershed (342 sq. mi.) is contained in Madison County, Alabama. The land within this watershed is predominantly agricultur..
Flint River (Georgia)
For other rivers named Flint, see Flint River (disambiguation page). The Flint River is an approximately 150 mi (240 km) long river, in the U.S. state of Georgia. The river drains 8,460 sq mi (22,464 km²) of western Georgia, flowing south from the upper Piedmont region south of Atlanta to the wetl..
Flint River (Michigan)
For other rivers named Flint, see Flint River (disambiguation page). The Flint River is a river in southeast Michigan, 142 mi (229 km) long, that flows through the city of Flint. Contents 1 Course2 Features along the Flint River2.1 Cities and villages along the river3 Ref..
Flint River and Gulf Railway
Incorporated in 1903, the Flint River and Gulf Railroad was planned to operate between Ashburn, GA and Bainbridge, GA. It began operations in 1904 but was acquired by the Gulf Line Railway in 1907. ..
Flint River and North Eastern Railroad
The Flint River and North Eastern Railroad was built in 1904 and operated 23 miles between Pelham, GA and Ticknor, GA. It was purchased by the Georgia Northern Railway in about 1910 and was operated as a subsidiary until 1946 when it was abandoned. ..
Flint Sabres
The Flint Sabres were a semi-pro football team in Flint, Michigan from 1974-1988. The Sabres were a part of the Super Football League and played their home games at Atwood Stadium. They had an overall record of 190-35-1, and won the SFL Championship in 1974, 1977, 1980, 1983, 1986, and 1988. They lo..
Flint School
The Flint School was a preparatory school founded by educators George and Betty Stoll. Based in Sarasota, Florida, it operated aboard first one, then two, tall ships from 1969 to 1981. Girls as well as boys aged 12 to 18 sailed the world aboard the steel-hulled schooners Te Vega (ex-Etak, ex–Elec..
Flint Sit-Down Strike
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Flint Spirits
The Flint Spirits were a professional hockey team in Flint, Michigan from 1985-1990. They were a part of the International Hockey League and played their home games at the IMA Sports Arena. They compiled an overall record of 162-214-34. During the 1990 season, the original Fort Wayne Komets were mo..
Flint the Time Detective
|} Flint the Time Detective, known as Space-Time Detective Genshi-kun (時空探偵ゲンシクン Jikū Tantei Genshi-kun) in Japan, animated Japanese television series, directed by Hiroshi Fukutomi. Space-Time Detective Genshi-kun aired from 1998 to 1999 in Japan and ran for 43 episodes. Enok..
Flint Township, Michigan
The Charter Township of Flint is a charter township in Genesee County in the U.S. state of Michigan. The population was 33,691 at the 2000 census. The City of Flint is adjacent to the township on the east, but is politically independent. Contents 1 History2 Geography3 Demographics..
Flint Truck Assembly
Flint Truck Assembly is an automobile factory operated by General Motors in Flint, Michigan. It is one of the last auto plants in that city. The Flint factory produces full-size GM pickup trucks for consumers as well as the commercial Heavy Duty versions. The factory has two lines, with #1 producing..
Flint tv mast
Flint TV Mast is a television transmitter housed on the residential tower block of Richard Heights in the centre of the historic market town of Flint, Wales (Welsh: Y Fflint). The town is situated near the River Dee which forms part the North Wales border with England. Since 1996, the mast has prov..
Flint Vehicles
The Flint Vehicles were a professional baseball team in Flint, Michigan from 1921-1926. They were a part of the Michigan-Ontario League. ..
Flint Wildcats
The Flint Wildcats were a semi-pro football team in Flint, Michigan from 1974-1977. They were a part of the Super Football League and played their home games at Atwood Stadium. They had an overall record of 30-22, and they won the SFL Championship in 1976, defeating the hometown rival Flint Sabres. ..
Flinx
Philip Lynx (Flinx) is a fictional character, the adventurous saviour of a series of books set in the "Humanx Commonwealth", written by Alan Dean Foster and published by Del Rey Books. Flinx & Pip Reunion cover Flinx was born 533 A.A (2933 A.D) in Alahabad, India on Terra. Flinx was born..
Flinx's Folly
Flinx's Folly (2003) is a science fiction novel written by Alan Dean Foster. The book is the eighth chronologically in the Pip and Flinx series. Plot summary [Spoiler warningSpoiler warning]: Plot and/or ending details follow. While on Goldin IV looking for new experiences to give direc..
Flinx in Flux
Flinx in Flux (1988) is a science fiction novel written by Alan Dean Foster. The book is fifth chronologically in the Pip and Flinx series. Flinx finds a woman unconscious woman on a riverbank deep in the jungles of Alaspin where he has gone to release Pip’s offspring. The woman, Clarity Held,..
Flin Flon, Manitoba
Flin Flon, Manitoba-Saskatchewan (pop. 7243) is a Canadian mining city on the Saskatchewan-Manitoba border. It is located at [54°46′N 101°51′W]. The city built on rock Flin Flon was founded in 1927 by the firm Hudson Bay Mining and Smelting which exploited the large copper ..
Flin Flon/Channing Water Aerodrome
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Flin Flon (electoral district)
Flin Flon is a provincial electoral division in the Canadian province of Manitoba. It was created by redistribution in 1957, and has formally existed since the provincial election of 1958. At about 80,000 square kilometers, Flin Flon occupies roughly 20% of Manitoba's total area, and is the second..
Flin Flon Airport
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Flin Flon Bombers
Flin Flon Bombers League SJHL Division ITECH Founded 1927 Arena Whitney Forum Location Flin Flon Team Colors Maroon and White Head Coach Doug Stokes The Flin Flon Bombers are a Saskatchewan Junior Hockey League (SJHL) team based in Flin Flon, Manitoba, Canad..
Flin Flon School Division
The Flin Flon School Division maintains and operates three Elementary Schools and two High Schools in the city of Flin Flon, Manitoba, Canada. The Flin Flon School Division provides educational services to the children of Flin Flon, Channing, Manitoba, as well as the residentially developed nearby a..
Flip
Flip or FLIP can refer to: A somersaultFlip jump, a jump in figure skating, gymnastics or skateboardingFlip (slang), a slang word used to refer to FilipinosFlip (Little Nemo), a character from the cartoon Little NemoFLIP (Fast-Local-Internet-Protocol)FLIP (Fluorescence-Loss-In-Photobleaching)Fluid-..
Flip-chip pin grid array
Flip-Chip Pin Grid Array (FC-PGA or FCPGA) is the package of certain Intel Celeron, Pentium III, and Pentium 4 microprocessors. FC-PGA processors fit into Socket 370 or Socket 478 motherboard sockets. The Flip Chip Pin Grid Array is similar to PPGA, except that the silicon core is facing up and the..
Flip-disc display
The flip-disc display is a display technology used for large outdoor signs, normally those that will be exposed to direct sunlight. Flip-disc displays were common in the 1980s and 90s, but have since become rare with the introduction of high-intensity LEDs. The flip-disc display consists of a grid ..
Flip-flop
This does not cite its [[Opentopia:Citing sources|references or sources]]. You can [[Opentopia:WikiProject Fact and Reference Check|help]] Wikipedia by introducing appropriate citations. Various kinds of flip-flops, from cheap foam/plastic to leather In footwear and fashion, flip-flops ar..
Flip-Flop
Big Finish Productions audio play ..
Flip-Flop (album)
Flip-Flop is the fourth and final album by Marietta, Georgia jangle poppers Guadalcanal Diary. Track listing "Barometer""Everything But Good Luck""Look Up!""Happy Home""Pretty Is As Pretty Does""Always Saturday""The Likes of You""Vista""Whiskey Talk""Ten Laws" ..
Flip-flop (disambiguation)
A flip-flop is a type of footwear normally worn at beaches. It may also refer to: flip-flop (politics), a sudden change of position on an issue, also called a U-turnFlip-flop (electronics), the bistable multivibrator, a circuit with two stable statesFlip-Flop, a Big Finish Productions audio drama ..
Flip-flop (electronics)
This article is about the electronic component. For other meanings, see flip-flop (disambiguation). In electronics and digital circuits, the flip-flop or bistable multivibrator is a pulsed digital circuit capable of serving as a one-bit memory. A flip-flop typically includes zero, one, or two input ..
Flip-flop (politics)
Edward Heath was accused of performing a "U-Turn" by abandoning the policies under which he ran for office. A "flip-flop" (used mostly in the United States) or a U-turn (used in the United Kingdom) is a sudden real or apparent change of policy or opinion. Usually it will occur during the peri..
Flip-in
The flip-in is one of five main types of poison pills, and is a common part of many modern flip-over poison pills. In the event of a hostile takeover attempt, the flip-in gives shareholders of a targeted company (except for the would-be acquirer) the right to buy stock in their own company at a de..
Flip-screen
In computer and video games, the term flip-screen (sometimes also known as flick-screen) refers to games in which the playing environment is divided up into single screen portions (usually viewed from above, though sometimes from the side, or, more seldom, via an isometric view). Players see only o..
Flip4Mac
Flip4Mac is a trademarked brand name for Telestream, Inc.'s proprietary digital media tools for the Macintosh. It is particularly known for being one of the few software products on Mac OS X that support Windows Media codecs directly in QuickTime Player. Products under the Flip4Mac brand name are ..
FlipBoy
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Flipmode Records
Flipmode Records Parent company Founded 1994 Founder Busta Rhymes Distributing label Genre(s) Hiphop Country US Flipmode Records is a record label founded in 1994 by hiphop artist Busta Rhymes Current Roster Busta Rhymes- Ceo of Flipmode Records signed with Aftermath an..
Flipmode Squad
The Flipmode Squad was the production crew and musical family, founded and fronted by rapper Busta Rhymes, which counted Rah Digga, Rampage, Lord Have Mercy, Spliff Star, and Baby Sham among its members. They debuted in 1998 with The Imperial Album, and Rampage and Rah Digga went on to record solo..
Flipover
A flip-over is one of five types of poison pills in which current shareholders of a targeted firm will have the option to purchase discounted stock after the potential takeover. Introduced in late 1984 and adopted by many firms, the strategy gave a common stock dividend in the form of rights to acqu..
Flippant
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Flipped SO(10)
Flipped SO(10) is a grand unified theory which is to standard SO(10) as flipped SU(5) is to SU(5). Recall that in conventional SO(10) models, the fermions lie in three spinorial 16 representations, one for each generation, which decomposes under [SU(5)× U(1)χ]/Z5 as [16\rig..
Flipped SU(5)
The Flipped SU(5) model is a GUT theory which states that the gauge group is [ SU(5) × U(1)χ ]/[\mathbb_5] and the fermions form three families, each consisting of the representations [\bar_], 101 and 15. This includes three right-handed neutrinos, which is con..
Flipper
Flipper may refer to: Flipper (anatomy), a limb on some animalsA scuba diver's finFilm and television featuring the intelligent bluenose dolphin named Flipper:*Flipper (1963 film), directed by James B. Clark*Flipper (1964 TV series), which originally ran from 1964-1968*Flipper (1995 TV series), inc..
Flipper's Guitar
Flipper's Guitar were a Tokyo-based Japanese pop duo Keigo Oyamada and Kenji Ozawa. The band were influenced by the chirpy sound of British 80s pop groups like Haircut 100, The Style Council and Aztec Camera, as well as the fashionably eclectic sounds of early 90s Britain, from indie dance to acid j..
Flipper (1963 film)
Flipper is an American feature film (1963) written by Ricou Browning and Jack Cowden, and directed by James B. Clark. Contents 1 Background2 Story3 Main cast4 See also5 External links Background Made in 1961 and released in 1963, Flipper starred veteran actor Chuck Conn..
Flipper (1964 film)
Flipper's New Adventure is an American feature film (1964) written by Ricou Browning and Jack Cowden, and directed by Leon Benson. Contents 1 Story2 Main cast3 See also4 External links Story Sandy Ricks (Luke Halpin) runs away from home to keep his pet dolphin Flipper from b..
Flipper (1964 TV series)
For other uses of the name, see Flipper Flipper was a television series that ran from 1964 till 1967 on NBC. A television adaptation or spin-off from the 1963 movie Flipper, the show focused on widowed, young Everglades National Park ranger Porter Ricks (Brian Kelly, 1932-2005, playing the role Chu..
Flipper (1996 film)
Flipper, the 1996 movie, is about Sandy, played by Elijah Wood, a boy who has to spend the summer with his uncle Porter (Paul Hogan), who lives in the Florida Keys. Although he expects to have another boring summer, he encounters an orphaned dolphin which he names Flipper and enjoys a summer of frie..
Flipper (anatomy)
A flipper is a digitless, typically flat limb evolved for movement through water. Various creatures have evolved flippers, for example most fish (although for fish the usual term is fin), as well as certain mammals (whales, pinnipeds) and reptiles (turtles). Flippers sometimes occur in non-flippere..
Flipper (band)
Flipper was an influential noise band from San Francisco, California, forming in 1979 from the ruins of punk bands SSD, Sleepers, and Negative Trend, and continuing in often erratic fashion until the early 1990s. Contents 1 Original members2 Initial impact3 After Will Shatter4&nb..
Flipper (cricket)
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Flipper Anderson
[] at NFL.com Willie Lee "Flipper" Anderson, Jr. (born March 7, 1965 in Paulsboro, New Jersey) is a former American Football wide receiver who played for the Los Angeles Rams (1988-1994), Indianapolis Colts (1995), Washington Redskins (1996), and Denver Broncos (1997). He played college ..
Flippin, Arkansas
Flippin is a city in Marion County, Arkansas, United States. The population was 1,357 at the 2000 census. Contents 1 Geography2 Demographics3 Economy4 External links Geography Flippin is located at [36°16′38″N, 92°35′32″W] (36.277086, -92.592222)[Geo..
Flipping
Flipping refers to the practice of buying a commodity and quickly reselling (flipping) it for profit. The term is often applied to the practice of buying a real estate property, making improvements to it, and reselling it for a higher price, thus making a profit. The basic rules of economics dict..
Flippo the Clown
Flippo the Clown was the alter ego of Marvin Fishman, who was born in Cleveland, Ohio in 1927. Fishman, an aspiring jazz musician, changed his name to Bob Marvin in the late 1940's. Bob first appeared as Flippo in 1952, hosting a children's television show, though it was the advertising agency J. ..
Flippy disk
A flippy disk (sometimes known as a "flippy") is a double-sided 5¼" floppy disk, specially modified so that the two sides can be used independently (but not simultaneously) in single-sided drives. Use of "flippy" disks was most common during the 8-bit home computer era of the early-to-mid 198..
Flipside
Flipside may mean: Look up [[wiktionary:|}}}]] in Wiktionary, the free dictionary. The B-side of a vinyl recordBurning Flipside, a Burning Man inspired regional burn near Austin, Texas.Flipside (fanzine), a former punk rock fanzine and record label.Flipside (company), a web development company b..
Flipside (comic)
Flipside is an online manga written by Brion Foulke. The plot centers mainly on two women who live in the fictional world of Flipside: Maytag, a libidinous jester with an alternate personality, and Bernadette Lashoar, a reserved yet extremely capable swordswoman. The webcomic is updated three time..
Flipside (comics)
Flipside is a Spider-Man 2099 villain. An android who was awakened by a gang member who had kidnapped Spider-man, Flipside was only activated because he saw what he believed to be a combination of two people from the 'Age of Heroes', Spider-Man and Venom. ..
Flipside (fanzine)
Flipside was a punk rock fanzine published in Los Angeles, California from 1977 - 2001. Flipside, issue 6, 1978. As one of the first and longest running US punk rock fanzines, this publication extensively chronicled the world of independent and underground music during this era. Known for it..
Flipside (film)
Flipside is a 22 minute short film produced by the NUS law faculty. [Spoiler warningSpoiler warning]: Plot and/or ending details follow. A is married to B, but there is something missing in his life. B tries her best to be the accommodating home-maker, but can never seem to satisfy A. ..
Flipside Film Company
The Flipside Film Company was founded by Robin Brunelle and Sam Price in the Summer of 2004. It is very independent and is comprised of only a handful of staff members and production assistants.Since its inception, the company has been consistently producing quality movies at a steady rate. Many g..
Flipside Records
Flipside Records is a Pasadena, California based record company that specializes in house music. It is run by Bettina Costanza, who is better known in the music world as Bougie Soliterre. Flipside is located in London and features such artists such as Bougie Soliterre herself, Kavita, Blak Beat Ni..
Flipside TV
Flipside TV is a television programme broadcast by Channel 4, Nation 277 and Paramount in the UK. It is presented mainly by Richard Bacon and sometimes others, including Justin Lee Collins and Iain Lee. The show is broadcast live and includes a presenter and three guests, each with their own televis..
Flipsy
Who is Flipsy? Flipsy is a toy dog that starred in an episode of the Nicktoon: Fairly Odd Parents named Hard Copy. It's a cute little white dog with big blue eyes that can bark and flip over. The episode Timmy Turner sees Flipsy in a toys Catalog and gets one by making a copy of the image with hi..
Flipsyde
Flipsyde is a hip hop/rock band from Oakland, California. Flipsyde consists of band members Steve Knight, Dave Lopez, Jinho "Piper" Ferreira, and DJ D-Sharp. They have toured extensively with Fort Minor, The Black Eyed Peas, Snoop Dogg and on the Anger Management Tour. Flipsyde's single, "Someday..
Flipull/Plotting
Flipull/Plotting is a Taito puzzle video game from 1989. It is called Flipull in versions for the Nintendo Entertainment System and Game Boy, and Plotting in versions for the Atari ST, Commodore Amiga, Commodore 64, Amstrad CPC and ZX Spectrum. All are based on an arcade game which goes by both name..
Flip & Fill
Flip N Fill are a Manchester, England based dance act, consisting of DJs Graham Turner and Mark Hall. They are signed to the All Around The World record label. Having released tracks since 1999, they reached #34 in the UK Singles Chart in March 2001 with "True Love Never Dies", a mash-up of "Airwav..
FLIP (Fast-Local-Internet-Protocol)
The Fast-Local-Internet-Protocol is a Suite of Internet Protocols, which provide transparency, security and network management. (Tanenbaum et al, Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam) ..
Flip (informer)
To Flip (slang) describes the process of turning an individual into a compliant resource working to your objective. The term is frequently used in law enforcement, interrogations, and the recruitment of double agents, Touts, or informers.See Urban Slang dictionary available [here]. The t..
Flip (Little Nemo)
Flip is a character in the comic strip Little Nemo. He is the son of the Sun, and the nephew of the Dawn, but he is something of a ne'er-do-well, and is more or less outcast. He spent his time in Slumberland (whose residents didn't want anything to do with him either), vying with Nemo for the Princ..
Flip (programming language)
Flip is a programming language designed by Rune Zedeler and Erik Søe Sørensen while at the University of Aarhus. As an experimental "toy" language, it features extreme reflection capabilities in the sense that while the interpreter is running, you can actually see control flow move through the sou..
Flip (slang)
Flip is a term used colloquially by Filipino American youth to refer to those of Filipino descent. According to the late journalist and activist Alex Fabros, Sr. (1903–1999), the term was first used among Filipinos sometime after his immigration to the United States in 1929. The term came in..
Flip Benham
Phillip "Flip" Benham (b. April 16, 1948) is a Methodist minister and the national leader of Dallas-based Operation Save America. Contents 1 Pro-Life Ministry2 Norma McCorvey3 Hurricane Relief Efforts4 Recent Activities5 External links Pro-Life Ministry Benham was a sa..
Flip book
1886 illustration of the kineograph A flip book is a book with a series of pictures that vary gradually from one page to the next, so that when the pages are turned rapidly, the pictures appear to animate by simulating motion or some other change. Flip books are often illustrated books for ch..
Flip button
Flip Button is when a computer application (often malicious types like spyware and adware) tries to trick the user into clicking a button, by making the user think he made a good choise when he actually didn´t. An example is if there are 2 buttons, the first one saying yes and the other one sayin..
Flip chip
A flip chip is one type of mounting used for semiconductor devices, such as IC chips, which does not require any wire bonds. Instead the final wafer processing step deposits solder beads on the chip pads. After cutting the wafer into individual dice, the "flip chip" is then mounted upside down in/on..
Flip Cornett
Lawrence Glenn "Flip" Cornett (October 29, 1957 – September 5, 2004) was an American funk guitarist and bassist. He died at the age of 46. Flip Cornett appears as rhythm guitarist and bassist on the album "Bootsy Collins and Bootsy´s New Rubber Band: Keepin´ Dah Funk Alive 4-1995", recorded li..
Flip cup
Part of the series onPopular drinking games ..
Flip Flop (pricing game)
This does not cite its [[Opentopia:Citing sources|references or sources]]. You can [[Opentopia:WikiProject Fact and Reference Check|help]] Wikipedia by introducing appropriate citations. Flip Flop is a pricing game on the American television game show The Price Is Right. It is played for a four-d..
Flip jump
The flip jump (usually just flip) is a jump in figure skating which takes off a backward inside edge with a toe pick assist, and lands on the backward outside edge of the opposite foot. Flip technique The most common entry into a flip, for a counterclockwise jump, is a long forward straight-line..
Flip Kowlier
Flip Kowlier (pseudonym of Filip Cauwelier) is a Belgian singer-songwriter, from Izegem, West Flanders. He is also an MC of the hip hop group 't Hof van Commerce. Members of the group around Flip Kowlier who sings and plays guitar himself are Karel de Backer and Joost van den Broeck on drums, Peter..
Flip Phillips
Flip Phillips (February 26, 1915-August 17, 2001) was a jazz tenor saxophone and clarinet player. He is best known for his work with Jazz at the Philharmonic from 1946-1957. Over a long career, he played on many albums, retired to Florida for fifteen years, came back to music, and recorded a CD for ..
Flip Records
The latest version of Flip Records is a Californian record label, started by Jordan Schur in 1994. Flip Records specialises in such rock bands like Limp Bizkit, Staind, Dope, and Cold. The original Flip Records flourished in the 1950s, releasing rhythm and blues and DooWop music by such artists as..
Flip Saunders
Flip Saunders Philip "Flip" Saunders (born February 23, 1955 in Cleveland, Ohio, United States) is head coach of the NBA's Detroit Pistons and one of the most successful coaches in the history of the Continental Basketball Association. Contents 1 High school player2 Coaching care..
Flip Skateboards
Flip Skateboards is an American-based skateboard company, owned by Jeremy Fox and Ian Deacon. The company manufactures skateboard decks, wheels and clothing. Flip is owned by the company Blitz. Flip Skateboards originally started in the UK in the early 1990's as Deathbox Skateboards until they move..
Flip That House (TV series)
Flip That House is an anthology series created by the Discovery Channel and sometimes broadcast on The Learning Channel. Each episode shows a different individual (or group of people) in the process of flipping a house. All episodes show: Initial cost of purchaseInitial budget and work schedule"F..
Flip the Frog
Flip the Frog is an animated cartoon character created by American cartoonist, Ub Iwerks. He who starred in a series of cartoons produced by Celebrity Pictures and distributed through Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer from 1930 to 1933. Aside from Flip, the series also had many recurring characters including ..
Flip the switch
Flip the Switch is a remix album of the popular Chemical Brothers album Push the Button ..
Flip This House (TV series)
Flip This House is a television series which airs on the A&E television network. The series follows the activities surrounding the Trademark Real Estate Company based in Charleston, South Carolina. Each episode spotlights the purchase and renovation of a single unit. All episodes include listing th..
Flip tricks (skateboarding)
A flip trick in skateboarding is any trick in which the skateboard does a flip. In many tricks, the skateboard flips upside down and/or end over end. Many simple tricks, such as a kickflip and heelfip, as well as a pop shove it, can be combined to form more complex flip tricks. Flip Tricks A not..
Flip Wilson
Clerow "Flip" Wilson (December 8, 1933 – November 25, 1998) was an American comedian and actor. His flippant sense of humor earned him his nickname while he was serving in the United States Air Force. From 1970 to 1974, he hosted the popular television program The Flip Wilson Show. Guest ..
Flip Your Wig
Flip Your Wig is a 1985 album by the Minneapolis band Hüsker Dü, their last release on SST Records. With each album, Hüsker Dü's sound grew more sophisticated, and by the time of this release, they had signed a major-label record deal. However, the band felt they owed one more album to SST and..
Flirt!
Flirt! is the name of a nightclub brand that has been developed by National Union of Students of the United Kingdom services for the purpose of providing a recognisable night for University students across the United Kingdom. Flirt! is currently a student night in 40 Student Unions including: Unio..
Flirt4free
Flirt4free is an online webcams site offering live sex shows. Company Owned by Video Secrets, VS Media, since 1999. Flirt4free is currently one of the top 5,000 visited websites according to Alexa website traffic logs. Style Chatting is done in a community forum. With multiple members joining a r..
Flirtations
The Flirtations (previously The Gypsies) were an all-female musical group who recorded from the early 1960s through the late 1980s. In 1962, in New York, four women from South Carolina formed the Gypsies. They were Lestine Johnson and sisters Ernestine, Shirley and Betty Pearce. In 1964 they sig..
Flirtation Walk
Flirtation Walk is a 1934 musical romance about a soldier (Dick Powell) who falls in love with the general's daughter (Ruby Keeler), but her father ships her off before their relationship can blossom. The film was nominated for the Academy Award for Best Picture. It was written by Delmer Daves and..
Flirtin' with Disaster
Flirtin' with Disaster is the second album by American southern rock band Molly Hatchet, released in 1979 (see 1979 in music). Contents 1 Track listing2 Personnel3 Production4 Charts5 Trivia Track listing "Whiskey Man" (Danny Joe Brown, Bruce Crump, Dave Hlubek, Steve H..
Flirtin' with Disaster (Yes, Dear episode)
Flirtin' with Disaster is an episode of the American sitcom Yes, Dear Plot [Spoiler warningSpoiler warning]: Plot and/or ending details follow. Greg gets co-worker fired for flirting with him. References "[Flirtin' with Disaster]" TV.com's Yes, Dear Episode Guide, February 24,..
Flirting
This article is about the activity of flirtation. For the movie, see Flirting (film). Flirting is a form of human interaction, usually expressing a sexual or romantic interest in the other person. It can consist of conversation, body language, or brief physical contact. It may be one-sided or re..
Flirting (film)
Flirting is a 1991 Australian coming of age film about a romance between two teenagers, written and directed by John Duigan. It stars Noah Taylor, who appears again as Danny Embling, a character from Duigan's 1987 film The Year My Voice Broke. It also stars Thandie Newton and Nicole Kidman. It is th..
Flirting Scholar
Flirting Scholar (original title: 唐伯虎點秋香 pinyin: Tang Bohu dian Qiuxiang ) is a 1993 comedy film. The title character is played by Stephen Chow as Tong Bak Fu (Tang Bo Hu in Mandarin). Chow's character is actually based on a famous historical personage of th..
Flirting with Disaster
Marital bliss: Arquette and Stiller Flirting with Disaster (1996) is a fast-paced U.S. comedy film written and directed by David O. Russell about a young father's search for his biological parents. After the birth of his son, Mel Coplin, who was adopted as a newborn by a Jewish couple, sets ..
Flirty fishing
Flirty fishing (FFing) was a form of evangelism involving sex, practiced by new religious movement the Children of God (The Family) to show God's love, win converts, and garner material and financial support. It was practiced from 1974 until 1987 when it was abandoned because of the AIDS epidemic an..
Flirt (TV series)
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Flirt FM
Flirt FM is the student radio station for the National University of Ireland, Galway and the Galway-Mayo Institute of Technology. It is broadcast on FM at 105.6 MHz and a webcast is available to around the world. Contents 1 History2 Content3 Structure4 External links Histor..
Flisa
Flisa is the administrative centre of Åsnes municipality, Norway. Its population (2005) is 1,494. ..
Flish
The Flish is a fictional fish theorised and created for the television The Future is Wild. The flish is descended from cod, which was one of the last fish on Earth 200 million years from now. Unlike the cod, the flish can accomplish something beyond any modern fish: flight. Today, flying fish use ..
Flit
Flit or FLIT is the brand name for an insecticide with the primary active ingredient of permethrin. It is most often used to control adult mosquitos. It can be used by spraying it into the air, killing adult mosquitos that are present and then settling on surfaces to kill mosquitos that may later ..
Flitch beam
Please [Glossary#Wwikify] (format) this article or section as suggested in the [Guide to layoutGuide to layout] and the [Manual of StyleManual of Style]. Remove this template after wikifying. This article has been tagged since April 2006. A flitch beam is a compoun..
Flitterjigs
Flitterjigs are the small bits of fluff that bundle on a woolen jumper over time. This word has its origins in the 19th century English spoken in county Donegal in north west of Ireland where the local people are reckoned to possess the largest lexicon of both English and Gaelic in Ireland. Unused f..
Flitton, Bedfordshire
Flitton is a town in Bedfordshire, England. ..
Flitton and Greenfield
Flitton and Greenfield is a civil parish in Bedfordshire, England. It consists of Flitton and Greenfield. Flitton and Greenfield are two small hamlets in rural Mid Bedfordshire, situated along the river Flitt and adjoining Flitwick moor. ..
Flitwick
This article is about the town of Flitwick. See Professor Flitwick for the Harry Potter character. Flitwick Flitwick is a small town in mid Bedfordshire, England. About 5 miles from the M1, Flitwick also has a station on the Thameslink line (First Capital Connect took over the franchise fro..
Flitwick railway station
Flitwick railway station is located in Bedfordshire, right in the middle of Flitwick. The station is on the Thameslink line, which is now operated by First Capital Connect. From Flitwick, trains travel north to Bedford and southbound trains go to Luton, Luton Airport Parkway, St Albans, London, Ga..
Flivver
Flivver may refer to: The word Flivver is most commonly meant to indicate a Ford Model T. In a more general sense, a small, cheap car is meant.In Aldous Huxley's Brave New World, Henry Ford has been deified, and the flivver becomes a stand-in for Heaven: "Ford's in his flivver, and all's well with t..
Flix
This article is about the town in Catalonia: for other uses, see Flix (disambiguation). Flix (pronounced "fleesh", IPA ['fliʃ]) is an important town in comarca of Ribera d'Ebre, Catalonia by the Ebre river. It is known for its important chemical industries. ..
Flixborough
The North Lincolnshire village of Flixborough is situated near to the River Trent, about 3 miles (5 km) north-west of Scunthorpe at Grid reference . It has a population of about 1000. A famous son of Flixborough is Sir Edmund Anderson who was Chief Justice of the Common Pleas during the reign of Qu..
Flixborough disaster
The Flixborough disaster was an explosion at a chemical plant close to Flixborough (near Scunthorpe), North Lincolnshire, England, on 1 June 1974. It killed 28 people and seriously injured 36. Contents 1 Background2 The disaster3 Consequences4 See also5 External links Ba..
Flixton
Flixton could refer to: Flixton, Greater ManchesterFlixton, North Yorkshire It can also refer to two places in the Waveney district of Suffolk: Flixton (Lothingland Ward)Flixton (All Saints Ward) This article consisting of geographical locations is a [disambiguationdisambiguation] page, ..
Flixton, Greater Manchester
--> Flixton is a small town situated to the south west of the suburb of Urmston in Manchester. Some people consider Flixton to be part of Urmston although this is cause of disgreement amongst locals, much the same as Davyhulme. It is notable for having three stretches of water running through it. ..
Flixton F.C.
Flixton F.C. are an English football club based in Flixton, Urmston, Greater Manchester. The club was formed in 1960, playing in the Manchester and Wythenshawe League, then moved to the Lancashire and Cheshire League in 1963, winning its third division at the first attempt. They moved into the Manch..
Flixton House
--> Flixton House in Flixton (now part of Greater Manchester) was built in 1806 by Ralph Wright whose family had grown to be wealthy land owners the area (partly at the expense of the Egerton family who owned the nearby Shawe Hall). In 1827 Ralph Wright closed several footpaths across the estate wh..
Flixton railway station
--> Flixton railway station is in the Trafford metropolitan borough of Greater Manchester in the north west of England. The station, and all services calling there, is operated by Northern Rail. Services are roughly half hourly in each direction, towards Irlam and Liverpool Lime Street to the ..
Flix (cable network)
Flix is a cable network which is a spinoff from Showtime, it was launched in 1991 and is owned by CBS Corporation. Flix is a premium cable television network part of Showtime Networks, Inc., which also owns The Movie Channel. Flix features movies from the 1960s to the 1980s. The channel's tagline..
Flix (disambiguation)
Flix can refer to: Flix, Tarragona, a town in Catalonia;a slang term for films (from flicks);Flix (television channel), a subscription television channel owned by Showtime. This is a [disambiguationdisambiguation] page: a list of articles associated with the same title. If an referred yo..
Fløibanen
Fløibanen at Fjellveien station Fløibanen is a funicular in Bergen, Norway which runs up the mountain of Fløyen. It is one of Bergen's major tourist attractions and one of Norway's most visited attractions. It is the only funicular cable car for passengers in Scandinavia. Over 1 million pas..
F Line (RTD)
The F Line will be a future light rail line, part of the light rail system operated by the Regional Transportation District in the Denver-Aurora Metropolitan Area in Colorado. The line will be added to the system to coincide with the completion of the Southeast Corridor project (the ["T-Rex Pro..

 

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