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Fast
Fast or FAST may refer to: Arts and entertainment * Fast (Juice Wrld song), "Fast" (Juice Wrld song), 2019 * Fast (Luke Bryan song), "Fast" (Luke Bryan song), 2016 * Fast (Sueco song), "Fast" (Sueco song), 2019 * Fast (GloToven song), "Fast" (GloToven song), 2019 * ''Fast'', an album by Custom (musician)#Fast, Custom, 2002 * ''Fast'', a 2010 short film starring Charlyne Yi#Film, Charlyne Yi * "Fast (Motion)", 2021 song by Saweetie * ''Fast & Furious'', an action franchise Computing and software * FAST protocol, an adaptation of the FIX protocol, optimized for streaming * FAST TCP, a TCP congestion avoidance algorithm * Facilitated Application Specification Techniques, a team-oriented approach for requirement gathering * Fatigue Avoidance Scheduling Tool, software to develop work schedules * Features from accelerated segment test, computer vision method for corner detection * Feedback arc set in Tournaments, a computational problem in graph theory Government * Faʻatuatua i l ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Fast Search & Transfer
Microsoft Development Center Norway (known as Fast Search & Transfer ASA (FAST) before 2010) is a Norwegian company, founded in 1997 and based in Oslo. FAST focused on data search technologies. It had offices located in Germany, Italy, Sri Lanka, France, Japan, the United Kingdom, the United States, Brazil, Mexico and other countries around the world. On April 24, 2008, Microsoft acquired FAST, which became known as Microsoft Development Center Norway. FAST offered an enterprise search product, FAST ESP. ESP is a service-oriented architecture development platform which is geared towards production of searchable indexes. It provided a flexible framework for creating ETL applications for efficient indexing of searchable content. Fast also offered a number of search-derivative applications, focused on specific search use cases, including publishing, market intelligence and mobile search. The Search Derivative Applications (SDA) are built upon the Enterprise Search Platform (ES ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Fast (Juice Wrld Song)
"Fast" is a song by American rapper and singer Juice Wrld, released on March 8, 2019, as the fifth track from his second studio album ''Death Race for Love''. Composition On "Fast", Juice Wrld reflects on how his life has taken off since fame and how fast the world is moving around him. Music video The video is kept pretty straightforward, placing more emphasis on the striking visual effects rather than a narrative. There are close-up shots of Juice delivering his verses, a few race car scenes, and a touch of macrophilia. The bright colors and streaks of moving light continue the album's racing theme. The video was directed by Alexandre Moors and have more than 78 million views as of June 2022. Credits and personnel Credits adapted from Tidal. * Jarad Higgins – vocals, songwriting, composition * Andrew Wotman – songwriting, composition, production * Adam Feeney – songwriting, composition, production * Louis Bell – songwriting, composition, production * Carl Rosen – s ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Fleet Antiterrorism Security Team
The Marine Corps Security Force Regiment is a dedicated security and anti-terrorism unit of the United States Marine Corps. It provides security forces to guard high-value naval installations, most notably those containing nuclear vessels and weapons. It also provides Fleet Anti-terrorism Security Teams (FAST) and Recapture Tactics Teams (RTT). Marines who complete Security Forces training are assigned a secondary Military Occupational Specialty (MOS) of 8152 (Marine Corps Security Force Guard), while instructors can earn 8153 (Marine Corps Security Force Cadre Trainer). History The unit was initially organized as the Marine Detachment, Naval Operation Base in 1920. It was re-designated as Marine Barracks, Norfolk in 1939. During World War II, Marines from the Norfolk Barracks provided security for several commands in the Tidewater area, including the Naval Station, Naval Air Station, and Naval Fuel Annex at Craney Island, and what is now Naval Amphibious Base Little Creek. ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Christian Fast
Christian Fast (1762-1841) was born in Maryland, the youngest son of German immigrants, Johann Nicklaus Fast and Cadarina Dörner, who were from Göcklingen, Germany (Nicklaus) and Ilbesheim, Germany (Cadarina), although he spent much of his youth in Pennsylvania/Virginia. He joined the Virginia Militia in 1780, as a substitute for his brother Jacob, and helped man a local fort for a short while. In mid-1781 he joined the Pennsylvania Militia, soon becoming part of an expedition headed by General George Rogers Clark (the older brother of William Clark, of Lewis & Clark fame), under the direct command of Colonel Archibald Lochry. The purpose of the expedition was to capture Fort Detroit, while subduing some of the intervening Native American tribes who had sided with the British. Christian, however, along with many of his fellows, was very soon captured by the Delaware Indians in an engagement usually referred to as "Lochry's Defeat". Large numbers of the prisoners were killed a ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Alexia Fast
Alexia Fast (born 12 September 1992) is a Canadian actress who began her career at the age of seven when she wrote, directed and starred in the short film ''The Red Bridge,'' which premiered at the 2002 Atlantic and Reel to Reel Film Festivals. She obtained her first agent at the age of 11 and starred in her first feature film, '' Fido'' (2006), at 13. Career At the age of seven, Alexia Fast wrote, directed and starred in a short film entitled ''The Red Bridge.'' She starred in her first feature film, '' Fido'' (2006), after gaining her first agent at the age of 11. She has appeared in a number of television films, feature films and in episodes of various television series. Fast played a role in ''Hungry Hills'' and '' Repeaters,'' both of which premiered at the Toronto International Film Festival The Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF, often stylized as tiff) is one of the largest publicly attended film festivals in the world, attracting over 480,000 pe ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Fast Robinson
Fast Eddie Joe Robinson (born 19 September 1994), known professionally as Eddie-Joe Robinson, is an English actor. He began his career appearing in various stage productions after training at the National Youth Theatre, with starring roles in '' Jekyll and Hyde'', ''Save + Quit'', '' Coriolanus'' and ''Sorry, You're Not a Winner'', amongst other productions. He has also made various appearances in television series, having played Jono Laverne on the ITV1 soap opera '' Emmerdale'' in 2019 and Ryan Firth on the BBC medical drama series '' Casualty'' between 2023 and 2024. Life and career Fast Eddie Joe Robinson was born in Sheffield, South Yorkshire on 19 September 1994. He studied mathematics at University College London and became a maths tutor. Robinson also trained in acting at the National Youth Theatre (NYT). Whilst at NYT, he appeared in stage productions including ''If Kevin Can'', ''Othello'' and '' Mrs Dalloway''. He then made his professional stage debut in ''Sav ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Fulbright Academy Of Science & Technology
The Fulbright Academy, also known as the Fulbright Academy of Science & Technology, was an international non-profit organization established by alumni of the Fulbright Exchange Program and others interested in science and technology innovation. It operated from 2002-2013, and Eric S. Howard served as its executive director. At the end of 2013, it merged with the Fulbright Association. Organisation The Fulbright Academy was a virtual research institute and network, with board members and volunteers based in many countries. It had individual and institutional members worldwide. Individual members were in the natural sciences, life sciences, social sciences, and related fields. Institutional members included universities, corporations, foundations and government agencies. In 2011 it partnered with HarrisConnect and published the first ever multi-year directory of Fulbright alumni and their hosts. Funding The Fulbright Academy raised funds from public agencies, corporations, and i ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Firefighter Assist And Search Team
A firefighter assist and search team (FAST), also known as a rapid intervention team/rapid intervention crew/rapid intervention dispatch (RIT/RIC/RID), is a team of two or more firefighters dedicated solely to the search and rescue of other firefighters in distress. Firefighter Assist and Search Team personnel shall have no other operational assignment during any incident. Multiple alarm fires may require multiple FAST/RIC teams. Through the late 1960s and early 1970s the London Fire Brigade introduced RIT procedures using EATL (emergency air transfer lines) and EASE (emergency air supply equipment). This consisted of designated firefighter search and rescue teams (termed "emergency crews") stationed at self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA) control entry points, equipped with emergency SCBA specifically designed to be worn by unconscious, injured or trapped firefighters. The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) and the United States Occupational Safety and Health Admini ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Financial Alliance For Sustainable Trade
The International Institute for Sustainable Development (IISD) is an independent think tank founded in 1990 working to shape and inform international policy on sustainable development governance. The institute has three offices in Canada - Winnipeg, Ottawa, and Toronto, and one office in Geneva, Switzerland. It has over 150 staff and associates working in over 30 countries. IISD is a registered charitable organization in Canada. History and organization In 1988 at the United Nations General Assembly, then-Canadian Prime Minister Brian Mulroney announced plans to “establish a centre which will promote internationally the concept of environmentally sustainable development,” to be headquartered in Winnipeg. The new centre would be part of Canada's contribution to preparations for what became the United Nations Conference on Environment and Development (UNCED), also known as the Rio Earth Summit. Two years later, IISD was formally set up, following the signature of an agre ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Federation Against Software Theft
The Federation Against Software Theft (FAST) is a not-for-profit organisation, formed in 1984 with the aim of eliminating copyright infringement of software in the UK. FAST was the world's first Copy protection#Anti-piracy, Anti-piracy organisation to work on protecting the copyrights of software publishers. Initially concentrating on lobbying parliament to revise Copyright law, FAST also prosecutes organisations and individuals for copyright infringement on behalf of its members and publicises the legal penalties and security risks. Prior to the agreement with FAST, Investors in Software were a not-for-profit organisation limited by guarantee with a mission to support and advance professionalism in Software Asset Management and related IT asset management, to enable individuals and organisations to improve effectiveness and efficiency. As a direct result of their work the ISO SAM ISO 19770 standard was successfully launched in May 2006. History In September 2008 FAST and Investor ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Farnborough Air Sciences Trust
The Farnborough Air Sciences Trust (FAST) museum holds a collection of aircraft (actual and model), satellites, simulators, wind tunnel and Royal Aircraft Establishment-related material. It is based in Farnborough, Hampshire immediately adjacent to Farnborough Airfield on the A325 Farnborough Road. Part of the collection is housed in Trenchard House (Building G1 of the former Royal Aircraft Establishment), which includes a library, an archive, and a store. There are aircraft on display, some of which have had significant design and/or development contribution from Farnborough. A collection of wind tunnel models is held in storage, along with documentation and historical records of engineering and technical development. There is also a large collection of plans and drawings relating to the Farnborough and Pyestock sites. The museum is open on Saturdays and Sundays from 10:00 to 16:00. It is managed by the trustees of FAST while day-to-day running is carried out by volunteers of ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Pinnacle Systems
Pinnacle Systems, Inc. is a California-based American manufacturer of digital video hardware and software for the mainstream and broadcast markets. The company was founded in 1986 by Ajay Chopra (CEO), Mirek Jiricka and Randall Moore. The company completed its IPO (NASDAQ: PCLE) in November 1994. In 1997 Pinnacle purchased Miro Computer Systems GmbH and in 2001 the video editing business of FAST MultiMedia AG. In 2002 Pinnacle purchased VOB Computersysteme GmbH. In 2003 Pinnacle purchased Steinberg, only to sell it off to Yamaha in 2004. Pinnacle was subsequently acquired by American company Avid Technology in August 2005. Avid subsequently sold Pinnacle products to Corel Corporation in July 2012. Products Pinnacle products include: * Pinnacle Studio *Dazzle Dazzle may refer to: * Glare (vision), difficulty seeing in the presence of bright light * Dazzle (fabric), a type of polyester fabric * ''Dazzle'' (manga), a Japanese manga series by Minari Endoh * "Dazzle" (song), a ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
