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Flex (other)
Flex or FLEX may refer to: Computing * Apache Flex, formerly Adobe Flex, technologies for developing rich internet applications * Flex (language), developed by Alan Kay * FLEX (operating system), a single-tasking operating system for the Motorola 6800 * FlexOS, an operating system developed by Digital Research * FLEX (protocol), a communication protocol for pagers * Flex, a family of automatic test equipment produced by Teradyne * FLEx, a piece of software used in language documentation * Flex (lexical analyser generator), a lexical analyser generator and a free software alternative to lex * Flex machine, a computer developed by RSRE in the 1980s * CSS Flexible Box Layout, commonly known as Flexbox, a CSS 3 web layout model Science and technology * Bending, also known as flexure, as used in mechanics * Flexion, in anatomy, a position made possible by the joint angle decreasing * Femtosecond Lenticule EXtraction, a form of refractive eye surgery * Flex circuit, a flexible print ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Apache Flex
Apache Flex, formerly Adobe Flex, is a software development kit (SDK) for the development and deployment of cross-platform rich web applications based on the Adobe Flash platform. Initially developed by Macromedia and then acquired by Adobe Systems, Adobe donated Flex to the Apache Software Foundation in 2011 and it was promoted to a top-level project in December 2012. The Flex 3 SDK was released under the Mozilla Public License, MPL-1.1 license in 2008. Consequently, Flex applications can be developed using standard Integrated development environments (IDEs), such as IntelliJ IDEA, Eclipse (software), Eclipse, the free and open source software, free and open source IDE FlashDevelop, as well as the proprietary Adobe Flash Builder. In 2014, the Apache Software Foundation started a new project called FlexJS to cross-compile ActionScript 3 to JavaScript to enable it to run on browsers that do not support Adobe Flash Player and on devices that do not support the Adobe AIR runtime. In ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Power Cord
A power cord, line cord, or mains cable is an electrical cable that temporarily connects an electrical appliance, appliance to the mains electricity supply via a wall socket or extension cord. The terms are generally used for cables using a AC power plugs and sockets, power plug to connect to a single-phase alternating current power source at the local line voltage (generally 100 to 240 volts, depending on the location). The terms power cable, mains lead, flex or kettle lead are also used. A lamp cord (also known as a zip cord) is a light-weight, ungrounded, single-insulated two-wire cord used for small loads such as a table or floor lamp. A cord set includes connectors molded to the cord at each end (see Appliance coupler). Cord sets are detachable from both the power supply and the electrical equipment, and consist of a flexible cord with electrical connectors at either end, one male, and one female. One end of the cord set is attached to a molded electrical plug; the other is ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Flex Ltd
Flex Ltd. (previously known as Flextronics International Ltd. or Flextronics) is an American Singapore-domiciled multinational manufacturing company. It is the third largest global electronics manufacturing services (EMS), original design manufacturer (ODM) company by revenue, behind only Pegatron for what concerns original equipment manufacturers. Flex's U.S. corporate headquarters are located in Austin, Texas. The company has manufacturing operations in over 30 countries, totaling about 172,000 employees. History The company was founded in 1969 as Flextronics, Inc. In 1990, the company was renamed Flextronics International, Ltd. and registered in Singapore. In 1993, the company received venture capital funding through Sequoia Capital, and became a publicly held company again in 1994. In 2000, the company ranked third on "100 Best-Managed Companies" by ''IndustryWeek''. In 2006 Flextronics took over a part of the production of Lego, but in 2009 Lego decided to end relat ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Battle Rap
Battle rap (also known as rap battling)Edwards, Paul, 2009, p. 25. is a type of rapping performed between two or more performers that incorporates boasts, insults, wordplay and Diss (music), disses originating in the African Americans, African-American community. Battle rap is often performed spontaneously, or freestyle rap, freestyled, in live battles known as rap battles, where participants will compete on the same stage to see who has the better verses. Battle rap was loosely described by 40 Cal, previously a member of American hip hop collective the Diplomats, in the book ''How to Rap'' (2009) as an "extracurricular" display of skill, comparing it to the dunk contest in the NBA. Battle rap has been developed into highly organized league events drawing in significant revenue and attention. Mainstream artists such as Sean Combs, Diddy, Busta Rhymes, Eminem, Machine Gun Kelly (musician), Machine Gun Kelly, Drake (musician), Drake, Kendrick Lamar, Joe Budden and Cassidy (rapper), Ca ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Gregorian Chant
Gregorian chant is the central tradition of Western plainsong, plainchant, a form of monophony, monophonic, unaccompanied sacred song in Latin (and occasionally Greek language, Greek) of the Roman Catholic Church. Gregorian chant developed mainly in western and central Europe during the 9th and 10th centuries, with later additions and redactions. Although popular legend credits Pope Gregory I with inventing Gregorian chant, scholars believe that he only ordered a compilation of melodies throughout the whole Christian world, after having instructed his emissaries in the Schola cantorum, where the Neume, neumatical notation was perfected, with the result of most of those melodies being a later Carolingian synthesis of the Old Roman chant and Gallican chant. Gregorian chants were organized initially into four, then eight, and finally 12 mode (music), modes. Typical melodic features include a characteristic Ambitus (music), ambitus, and also characteristic intervallic patterns relat ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Recitation Tone
A recitation in a general sense is the act of reciting from memory, or a formal reading of verse or other writing before an audience. Public recitation is the act of reciting a work of writing before an audience. Academic recitation In academia, recitation is a presentation made by a student to demonstrate knowledge of a subject or to provide instruction to others. In some academic institutions the term is used for a presentation by a teaching assistant or instructor, under the guidance of a senior faculty member, that supplements course materials. In recitations that supplement lectures, the leader will often review the lecture, expand on the concepts, and carry on a discussion with the students. In its most basic form, a student would recite verbatim poems or essays of others, either to the teacher or tutor directly, or in front of a class or body of assembled students. In classes involving mathematics and engineering, a recitation is often used as the vehicle to per ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
TFN (boy Band)
TFN (), formerly known as T1419 (), was a South Korean–Japanese boy band formed in 2021 under MLD Entertainment. The group consisted of nine members: Noa, Sian, Kevin, Gunwoo, Leo, On, Zero, Kairi, and Kio. They debuted on January 11, 2021, with the single album ''Before Sunrise Part. 1''. History 2020–2021: Debut with ''Before Sunrise'' series On October 13, 2020, MLD Entertainment announced they would be launching a new boy group in December in partnership with NHN Entertainment Corporation and Sony Music. The group would debut not only in Korea but also in Japan and the United States, simultaneously. It was later announced that MLD had signed a business partner agreement with ICM Partners for activities in the U.S. The following day, a pre-teaser photo was released featuring all the members. On October 17, a schedule was released for the non-promoted pre-debut release, the group was said to be releasing a music video for "Dracula" on October 27. On January 11, 2021, they ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Flex (Ooh, Ooh, Ooh)
"Flex (Ooh, Ooh, Ooh)" is a song by American rapper Rich Homie Quan. It was released on February 10, 2015, as a single from his fifth mixtape '' If You Ever Think I Will Stop Goin' in Ask RR (Royal Rich)'' and ''Summer Sampler'' (2015). It was produced by DJ Spinz and Nitti Beatz. Commercial performance The song has peaked at number 26 on the US ''Billboard'' Hot 100. This is Rich Homie Quan's highest-charting single as a solo artist. As of August 2015, "Flex (Ooh, Ooh, Ooh)" has sold 425,000 copies domestically. Music video A music video A music video is a video that integrates a song or an album with imagery that is produced for promotion (marketing), promotional or musical artistic purposes. Modern music videos are primarily made and used as a music marketing device intended to ... for "Flex (Ooh, Ooh, Ooh)" was released on April 1, 2015. It was directed by Be El Be. The video is notable for its high levels of stunting, and also serves as the preeminent example of " hitt ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Flex (Polo G Song)
"Flex" is a song by American rapper Polo G featuring fellow American rapper Juice WRLD from the former's second studio album '' The Goat'' (2020). The track was written by the artists alongside Chris Madine, producer Hit-Boy, and co-producer Dustin Corbett. Background In an interview with ''HotNewHipHop'' shortly before the release of ''The Goat'', Polo G stated that he and Juice Wrld used to "link up" together when they were in California. He added that when he recorded the song with Hit-Boy, he left an open verse and Hit-Boy brought Juice Wrld to record a verse. In another interview with ''Complex'', he said that the song had the feature he was most excited for on the album. Composition The song contains melodic production in the form of an "emotive" pop beat, and boastful lyrics from the rappers regarding their lifestyles. Critical reception The song received generally positive reviews, with particular praise on Juice Wrld's feature. Fred Thomas of ''AllMusic'' wrote that h ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Flex (Mad Cobra Song)
"Flex" is a song co-written and performed by Jamaican dancehall recording artist Mad Cobra, issued as the first single from his eighth studio album, '' Hard to Wet, Easy to Dry'' (1992), by Columbia Records. It is his only song to date to appear on the US ''Billboard'' Hot 100, peaking at number 13 on the chart in 1992. It also peaked at number one on the ''Billboard'' rap chart. Composition Mad Cobra stated that he was on a flight returning from New York, and was watching an exercise video on the in-flight entertainment system, and the lyrics "How this lady flex like she want to have sex?" came to him. He wrote the lyrics for the song on an air sickness bag A sickness bag (also known as a sick sack, airsick bag, airsickness bag, emesis bag, sick bag, barf bag, vomit bag, throw up bag, disposal bag, waste bag, doggie bag, sickness sack or motion sickness bag) is a small bag commonly provided to passe ... in his plane seat and took them to the studio when he arrived in Jam ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Flex (Dizzee Rascal Song)
"Flex" is the third single from British rapper Dizzee Rascal's third studio album ''Maths + English'', and ninth overall. The song reached number 23 on the UK Singles Chart, while his previous single placed 1 higher at number 22, but topped the UK Indie Singles Chart for 2 weeks, while his previous single topped it only for a week. Music video The video is set in a dream of Dizzee Rascal's after he falls asleep while watching TV, bored of the programs on it. The video parodies ''The X Factor'' as "Flex Factor" (though the video censors the "X" logo of ''The X Factor'', which was on the TV Dizzee was watching). It features Reggie Yates as one of the three judges along with a woman and Dizzee Rascal. Rapper Mike Skinner of The Streets also features in the video as one of the performers, along with Peterborough United footballer Gabriel Zakuani and magician Dynamo. Instead of singing as on The X-Factor contestants, including Dizzee, dance on the Flex Factor - but all are consi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Flex (EP)
Pitch Black is a New Zealand electronica duo from Auckland. History Mike and Paddy met in 1996. Since then they have released six albums, four remix albums and been on six world tours. Their debut album, '' Futureproof'', released in August 1998, rose to the top of the New Zealand electronic charts, despite no marketing or advertising. Their second album, '' Electronomicon'', followed in September 2000, and led to a 30-date tour of New Zealand and Australia. Both albums spawned remix projects, featuring mixes by local bands International Observer, Epsilon-Blue and Downtown Brown. Their third album, '' Ape to Angel'', released in New Zealand on 4 October 2004, gained critical acclaim. The "Ape to Angel" tour was the biggest to date, with 42 shows across the world, including their debut performances in United States. The remixes of this came out in New Zealand and Australia under the name "Halfway: between Ape and Angel" and in Europe and America as "Frequencies Fall". Their f ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
