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Farnsworth method The Farnsworth method of learning Morse code is essentially using Morse code letters sent at a higher speed, but using larger spaces between letters and words. Sending letters at higher speeds discourages the learner from hearing distinct dots and dashes, and analysing them too closely.
Farnworth Farnworth is a town in the Metropolitan Borough of Bolton, in Greater Manchester England. Historically part of Lancashire, it lies on the River Irwell and the River Croal and has a population of 25,264 people.
Farnworth (UK Parliament constituency) Farnworth was a constituency in Lancashire which returned one Member of Parliament to the House of Commons of the Parliament of the United Kingdom from 1885 until it was abolished for the 1983 general election.
Faro (card game) Faro is a card game, a descendant of Basset. It enjoyed great popularity during the 18th century, particularly in England and France, and in the 19th Century in the United States, particularly on the American Frontier, where it was practiced by 'faro dealers' such as the infamous Doc Holliday.
Faro del Comercio Faro del Comercio is a monument designed by the famous Mexican architect Luis Barragan and constructed by architect Raul Ferrara. It is, along with the Cerro de la Silla (Saddle Mountain) the most recognized symbol of the city.
Faro, Yukon Faro is a small town in the central Yukon, Canada, formerly the home of the largest open pit lead-zinc mine in the world as well as a significant producer of silver and other natural resource ventures. Currently (December 2005) the population is 364, considerably lower than its peak of over 2,100 in February 1982.
Faroe Islands The Faroe Islands or simply Faroes (Faroese: Føroyar, meaning "Sheep Islands", Danish: Færøerne) are a group of islands in Northern Europe, between the Norwegian Sea and the North Atlantic Ocean, about halfway from Iceland to Norway. They have been an autonomous region of the Kingdom of Denmark since 1948.
Faroe Islands Premier League Football The Premier League of Association football in the Faroe Islands - from 2005 officially named Formuladeildin after the sponsor - was founded in 1942, but clubs did not compete in european competition until 1993. From 1942 to 1975 it was called Meistaradeildin (Champions Division) and from 1976 to 2004 it was called 1.
Faroe-Soviet Friendship Association Færøsk-Sovjetisk Venskabsforening (Faroe-Soviet Friendship Association), was a pro-USSR organization in the Faroe Islands founded in 1979, as a section of Landsforeningen Danmark-Sovjetunionen (National Association Denmark-Soviet Union). The chairman of the association was Andreas S.
Faroese Communist Party Føroya Kommunistiski Flokkur (Faroese Communist Party) was founded at a conference in Tórshavn 14th-15th of June 1975. In 1974 a communist group had started organizing in the Faroe Islands which preceded the foundation conference.
Faroese language Faroese (føroyskt []), often also spelled Faeroese, is a West Nordic or West Scandinavian language spoken by 48,000 people in the Faroe Islands and about 12,000 Faroese in Denmark. It is one of three insular Scandinavian languages descended from the Old Norse language spoken in Scandinavia in the Viking Age, the others being Icelandic and the extinct Norn, which is thought to have been mutually intelligible with Faroese.
Faroese literature In the Middle Ages many poems and stories were handed down orally. These works were split into the following divisions: sagnir (historical), ævintyr (stories) and kvæði (ballads, often set to music and dance).
Faroese scientific society The Faroese Scientific Society, Føroya Fróðskaparfelag, was founded in 1952 with the object of promoting co-operation in all fields of learning, collecting scientific literature, and publishing the results of research on or carried out in the Faroe Islands. A yearly periodical, Fróðskaparrit, came to be published annually.
Farokh Engineer Farokh Engineer (born 25 February, 1938 in Mumbai), is a former Indian cricketer of Parsi background who played 46 Tests for India and played first-class cricket for Mumbai in India and Lancashire in England. Engineer's active international career started in 1961 and continued to 1975, and he was India's first-choice wicketkeeper for most of that period.
Farol Island A sandy island off Faro, Portugal, in the Ria Formosa Marine Reserve, Farol is remniscent of the Florida Keys with white, immaculate sand, shallow emerald waters and very few people around. There's one little bar open in peak season but its offerings are very limited, so bring food and drinks.
Faros del Panamá The Faros del Panamá (Lighthouses of Panamá in English) complex contains the Torre Central (Central Tower). The Torre Central is a 95 floor building with a planned height of 346 metres that is currently under construction in Panama City, Panama.
Farouk al-Sharaa Farouk al-Sharaa (), also known as Farouq al-Sharaa (born 1938) is a Syrian politician and diplomat. He is one of the most prominent officials in the Assad regime and served as foreign minister of Syria from 1984 until 2006 when he became vice-president of Syria.
Farouk Hijazi Farouk Hijazi (Arabic: فاروق حجازي) is a former Iraqi government official who served the Iraqi government during the rulership of Saddam Hussein. Hijazi served as Hussein's Director of External Operations for the Mukhabarat, the Iraqi intelligence service for many years before becoming Iraq's ambassador to Turkey.
Farouk Hosny Farouk Hosny (Arabic:فاروق حسنى) (or Hosni), (born 1938 in Alexandria, Egypt) is an Egyptian abstract painter who was appointed in 1987 to the position of Minister of Culture, which he currently still holds. It is said that he refuses to receive a salary for his job as Minister of Culture.
Farouk Kaddoumi Farouk al-Kaddoumi (Alternative spelling, Faruq al-Qaddumi) (arabic:فاروق القدومي), also known as Abu al-Lutf, born in 1931. Secretary-general of Fatah's central committee and PLO's political department in Tunisia.
Farouk of Egypt King Farouk I of Egypt (Arabic: فاروق الاول Fārūq al-Awwal) ‎ (February 11, 1920 – March 18, 1965) was the last ruling King of Egypt, succeeding his father, Fuad I, in 1936. His sister Fawzia was Queen of Iran for a brief period.
Farouk Ruzimatov Farouk Ruzimatov (Farukh Ruzimatov) (born January 26, 1963 in Tashkent, Uzbekistan) Principal Dancer and Assistant Artistic Director of The Kirov Ballet Company at the Mariinsky Theatre, St. Petersburg, Russia.
Farquhar Atoll The Farquhar Atoll is part of the Farquhar Group of islands in the Seychelles that are part of the Outer Islands. From 1965 to the independence of the Seychelles in 1976, they were a part of the British Indian Ocean Territory.
Farquhar Group The Farquhar Group belong to the Outer Islands of the Seychelles, lying in the southwest of the island nation, more than 700 kilometres southwest the capital, Victoria, on Mahé Island. The total land area of all islands in the group is less than 11 km², but the total area of the atolls measures about 370 km².
Farr Bay Farr Bay () is a bay on the coast of Antarctica, 7 miles wide, lying just east of Helen Glacier. It was discovered in November 1912 by the Western Base Party of the Australasian Antarctic Expedition under Mawson.
Farragut class destroyer (1958) The Farragut class (known in some sources as the 'Coontz' class, as USS Coontz was commissioned ahead of USS Farragut) was a destroyer class of the United States Navy and the second class of destroyer named for Admiral David Glasgow Farragut.
Farragut Career Academy Farragut Career Academy, part of the Chicago Public School system, serves the Little Village and North Lawndale communities on west side of Chicago, Illinois. The school is named for Admiral David Glasgow Farragut, naval hero of the American Civil War.
Farrah Farrah are a UK power pop quartet formed in York in 1999. After releasing their debut single "Terry" on the indie Noisebox label in the UK they were signed to The Police manager Miles Copland's Ark21 label for the release of their debut album "Moustache".
Farrah Forke Farrah Forke (born January 12 1968 in Corpus Christi, Texas) is an American actress known for her role as "Alex Lambert" on the TV series Wings. She has also lent her voice to the character Big Barda on Batman Beyond and Justice League Unlimited.
Farranfore Farranfore (An Fearann Fuar in Irish, meaning "the cold land") is a village in County Kerry, Ireland. It lies on the N22 road approximately midway between Tralee (17 km) and Killarney (15km) and on the railway line connecting those two towns.
Farrell Brothers The Farrell Brothers are a popular rockabilly group from Selkirk, Manitoba, Canada. They have released the albums "Ballad of Jackpine Slash", "Go to Hell", "Curbstomp Boogie" and their latest, "This is a Riot.
Farrell clan The Farrell or O'Farrell clan (Ă“ Fearghail in Irish) is an Irish clan that traces its origins back to the battle of Clontarf in 1014. The descendants of Fearghal, who fought alongside Brian Boru at the battle of Clontarf, took the surname of UĂ­ Fhearghail (descendants of Fearghal).
Farrell Till John Farrell Till, (born on April 26 1933), better known as Farrell Till, was the editor of the formerly published The Skeptical Review, and a member of People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals, the National Center for Science Education, and the Council for Secular Humanism. He is well known for publishing articles on literal interpretations of the Bible, including such topics as Biblical inerrancy, as well as critical examinations of other literal Biblical interpretations.
Farrer Football League The Farrer Football League commenced in 1957 and remained in existence in the same format until 1981. The region was reformed and the league was renamed the Riverina District Football League from 1982 to 1984 before reverting to its original name.
Farrier A farrier is a specialist in equine hoof care, including the trimming and balancing of a horse's hoof so as to fit shoes to the horse's foot. A farrier couples a subset of the blacksmith's skills (fabricating, adapting, and adjusting metal shoes) with a subset of veterinary medicine (knowledge of the anatomy and physiology of the lower limb) to address the care of the horse's feet.
Farringdon Road Farringdon Road is a road in Central London. It starts on border between the City of London, the London Borough of Camden and the London Borough of Islington, at an intersection with Charterhouse Street, and is the northward continuation of Farringdon Street.
Farringdon, London Farringdon is an historic area of the City of London, represented today by the wards of Farringdon Within and Farringdon Without. Farringdon is also used informally to refer to the area around Farringdon station in the London Borough of Islington, some distance north of the historic locality.
Farris Hassan Farris Hassan (born 1989) is an Iraqi American(Chaldean) who, while a junior at Pine Crest School in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, took an unaccompanied trip to Kuwait and Iraq. He said he was inspired by an English class having a project on "immersion journalism" and that he had traveled without any adult's knowledge.
Farrow and Ball Farrow and Ball is a British manufacturer of paints, for architectural application, based upon historic colour palettes. The company works with the National Trust for Places of Historic Interest or Natural Beauty of the UK, and America's National Trust for Historic Preservation in formulating near to exact matches for the restoration of historic building interiors and exteriors.
Farrukh Dhondy Farrukh Dhondy is an Indian Parsi, a former schoolteacher, an activist and a spokesman. A graduate of Pembroke College, he is famous for his strong opinions, voiced in several newspaper and journal columns, as well as in the films for which he successfully writes scripts.
Farrukh Fateh Ali Khan Farrukh Fateh Ali Khan (Urdu: فاروﻕ فتح علی خان ) , was a member of a well-known family of Qawwali musicians and singers. He was the younger brother of Ustad Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan, the son of Ustad Fateh Ali Khan, the nephew of Ustad Mubarak Ali Khan, and the father of Rahat Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan.
Farrukhsiyar Furrukhsiyar (or Farrukhsiyar, 1683–1719) was the mughal emperor between 1713 and 1719 AD. Noted as a handsome but weak ruler, easily swayed by his advisors, Farukhsiyar lacked the ability and character to rule independently.
Fars News Agency The Fars News Agency is an Iranian news agency based in Tehran that describes itself as "the first independent news source of Iran." But Reuters has described it as "semi-official," and according to the BBC, it is affiliated with the Iranian judiciary.
Farscape One In the science fiction television series Farscape, Farscape One is John Crichton's space module that was originally designed to be able to survive high acceleration from a gravitational slingshot about the Earth. Though Farscape One is considered relatively primitive by the standards of the other races Crichton has encountered, it is somehow able to navigate wormholes where some other, more sophisticated craft, notably Peacekeeper Prowlers, cannot without liquifying passengers.
Farseer In the fictional universe of Warhammer 40k, the farseers are the psychic leaders of the Eldar. Farseers are among the most potent psykers in the galaxy; their prodigious powers allow them to discern the future.
Farside City Farside City is a location in the Freedom City campaign setting for the Mutants and Masterminds roleplaying game. It is a Lunar colony inhabited by an advanced offshoot of humanity, similar in concept to Marvel Comics' Inhumans.
Farsight Farsight is "audio/video conference software for instant messengers", according to the project's SourceForge page. The project aims to provide audio/video conferencing for as many instant messengers as possible through a modular design.
FarsiTube FarsiTube is an online video-sharing community targeted towards Iranians and Iranian Americans. It was launched on November 3, 2006 with a viral marketing campaign through social networking sites Facebook, MySpace, and Orkut.
Farsiwan Fārsīwān or Pārsīwān ("Persian-speakers"), or simply Pārsī ("Persians"), is the name given to a sub-group of the Tājik community in Afghanistan. They are found mainly in western parts of the country.
Farsley Farsley is a district of Leeds, West Yorkshire, 9 km (6 m) to the west of the city centre, and 6 km (4 m) east of Bradford. It was formerly in the borough of Pudsey but now in the Leeds Metropolitan District area.
Farsta borough Farsta is a borough in the southern part of Stockholm. The districts that make up the borough are Fagersjö, Farsta, Farsta Strand, Farstanäset, Gubbängen, Hökarängen, Larsboda, Sköndal, Svedmyra and Tallkrogen.
Fart Fart is an English word which refers to a bodily process whereby, as a result of the voluntary or involuntary tensing of the anal sphincter, the rapid evacuation of gases from the lower intestine occurs through the anus, which, usually depending upon the relative positioning of each buttock, may or may not result in an audible crackling or trumpeting sound. This process also may or may not result in the emission of fragrances, which may or may not be deemed foul in character, resulting from the sensation of olfactory components such as skatole, indole, and sulfurous compounds.
Fart lighting Fart Lighting, also referred to as a "Blue Blazer", "Blue Dart","Blue Flame", or "Blue Angel" is the practice of setting fire to the gases produced by flatulence. Because of the methane and hydrogen content of such, lighting the resulting gas can result in burns or explosions.
Farta Farta is one of the 105 woredas in the Amhara Region of Ethiopia. Part of the Debub Gondar Zone, Farta is bordered on the south by Este, on the west by Fogera, on the north by Ebenat, and on the east by Lay Gayint.
Farther Away "Farther Away" was a demo recorded for Evanescence's debut album, Fallen, but did not make it onto the final record. A demo version was leaked onto the Internet, however, and a live version was used on the Anywhere but Home DVD.
Farther Common Farther Common is a geograpical region of East Hampshire in the Parish of Liss, Hampshire, England. It is characterised by greensand topography, woodland and heath, which was a common on the Money-Coutts estate centred at Stodham House, Liss.
Farther Pomerania Farther Pomerania or Further Pomerania (; ) is the part of Pomerania east of the Oder River. Farther Pomerania is sometimes known as Upper Pomerania or Middle Pomerania (), as it is between Hither Pomerania and Gdańsk Pomerania.
Farthing Common Farthing Common is an area of common land on one of the highest points of the North Downs in East Kent at 185 metres above sea level. From the common there are extensive views across Kent and on a clear day it is possible to see as far as the Cliffs at Fairlight in Sussex and even the South Downs.
Farthingale chair Farthingale Chair-Armless chair with a wide seat covered in high-quality fabric and fitted with a cushion; the backrest is an upholstered panel, and the legs are straight and rectangular in section. It was introduced as a chair for ladies in the late 16th century and was named in England, probably in the 19th century, for its ability to accommodate the exceptionally wide-hooped skirts known to accommodate the women's apparel of the time.
Fartlek Fartlek, which means ‘speed play’ in Swedish, is a form of conditioning which puts stress mainly on the aerobic energy system due to the continuous nature of this exercise. The difference between this type of training and continuous training is that the intensity or speed of the exercise varies, meaning that aerobic and anaerobic systems can be put under stress.
Farum municipality Farum municipality is a municipality (Danish, kommune) in Frederiksborg County in the north of the island of Zealand in eastern Denmark. The municipality covers an area of 23 km², and has a total population of 18,662 (2005).
Farum station Farum station is the terminus of the Hareskovbanen radial of the S-train network around Copenhagen, Denmark. It is located about 1 km east of the old village Farum, but is the center of the modern Farum, which has grown up around the station.
Faryar Shirzad Faryar Shirzad is a former White House Deputy Assistant for International Economic Affairs to President George W. Bush and the Deputy National Security Advisor for International Economic Affairs, serving in this role from 2004 to 2006.
Farzanegan Farzanegan is a family name from Persia (Iran), where it was chosen by (add name), the father of Abbas Farzanegan. At the time (insert Shah's name), Iranians did not have last names, but it was decided to be more Western that Iranians choose a last name instead of the traditional tribal method of identification.
Fasala Fasala is a new artificial language, which is rather an intellectual pleasure than an ambitious project, as for example Interlingua and Esperanto, the latter intended to be an auxiliary language for the world. The vocabulary of Fasala includes roughly 5000 words that are either freely invented or are derived from Italian or Greek.
Fasci Siciliani The Fasci Siciliani (1891-1894) was a popular movement, of democratic and socialist inspiration, which arose in Sicily between the years 1891 and 1893 and whose aim was the collective organization of farmers, workers and miners, especially in the areas rich with sulphur.
Fascia Fascia, pronounced , is specialized connective tissue layer which surrounds muscles, bones, and joints, providing support, protection and giving structure to the body. It consists of three layers: the superficial fascia, the deep fascia and the subserous fascia.
Fascia (architecture) Fascia is a term which generally describes any vertical surface which spans across the top of columns or across the top of a wall. From the Latin word, meaning "band" or "doorframe"; in architecture.
Fascial compartments of arm On the human body, the limbs can be divided into segments, such as the arm and the forearm of the upper limb, and the thigh and the leg of the lower limb. If these segments are cut transversely, it is apparent that they are divided into multiple sections.
Fascial compartments of leg On the human body, the limbs can be divided into segments, such as the arm and the forearm of the upper limb, and the thigh and the leg of the lower limb. If these segments are cut transversely, it is apparent that they are divided into multiple sections.
Fascial compartments of thigh On the human body, the limbs can be divided into segments, such as the arm and the forearm of the upper limb, and the thigh and the leg of the lower limb. If these segments are cut transversely, it is apparent that they are divided into multiple sections.
Fasciation Fasciation is a condition of plant growth in which the apical meristem, normally concentrated around a single point, producing approximately cylindrical tissue, becomes elongated perpendicularly to the direction of growth, producing flattened, ribbon-like, crested, or elaborately contorted tissue. The phenomenon may occur in the stem, root, fruit, or flower head.
Fasciculin Fasciculin-2 (FAS2) is a potent protein inhibitor of the hydrolytic enzyme acetylcholinesterase. A 2-ns isothermal-isobaric ensemble molecular dynamics simulation of this toxin was performed to examine the dynamic structural properties which may play a role in this inhibition.
Fasciculus cuneatus The fasciculus cuneatus (tract of Burdach) is triangular on transverse section, and lies between the fasciculus gracilis and the posterior column, its base corresponding with the surface of the medulla spinalis.
Fasciculus Chemicus Fasciculus Chemicus or Chymical Collections. Expressing the Ingress, Progress, and Egress, of the Secret Hermetick Science our of the choicest and most famous authors is an anthology of alchemical writings compiled by Arthur Dee (1579–1651) in 1629 while resident in Moscow as chief physician to Czar Mikhail Romanov, founder of the Romanov dynasty (1613–1917).
Fasciculus medicinae Fasciculus Medicinae is a “bundle” of six independent and quite different medieval medical treatises. The collection, which existed only in two manuscripts (handwritten copies), was first printed in 1491 in Latin and came out in numerous editions over the next 25 years.
Fascination (David Bowie song) "Fascination" is a song written by David Bowie and Luther Vandross for Bowie's Young Americans album in 1975. The song originated from a Vandross song called "Funky Music" which Mike Garson Band used to play before Bowie concerts in 1974.
Fascinator A fascinator is a fashion accessory, more commonly worn by women, on the head or in the hair.Definition of fascinator While it is simply defined as a head scarf, it may be anything from a small hair piece to a more complicated creation, but generally it is less substantial than a hat.
Fascine A fascine (pronounced , "fa-SEEN") is a rough bundle of brushwood used for strengthening an earthen structure, or making a path across uneven or wet terrain. Such bundles were used in military defences for revetting (shoring up) trenches or ramparts, especially around artillery batteries, or filling in ditches.
Fascine knife The fascine knife was a side arm issued to 19th century light infantry and artillery. It served both as a personal weapon and as a tool for cutting fascines (bundles of sticks used to strengthen the sides of trenches or earth ramparts protecting the batteries).
Fascinum A fascinum in Ancient Rome was a phallus-shaped amulet worn around the necks (often of children), to ward off the evil eye or to bring fertility. The word is ultimately the origin of the English verb to fascinate.
Fascio Fascio (plural: fasci) is an Italian language word which was used in the late 19th century to refer to radical political groups of many different (and sometimes opposing) orientations. A number of nationalist fasci later evolved into the 20th century movement known as fascism.
Fasciola gigantica Fasciola gigantica is a parasitic flatworm of the class Trematoda, which causes tropical fascioliasis. It is regarded as one of the most important single platyhelminth infections of ruminants in Asia and Africa.
Fasciola hepatica Fasciola hepatica, commonly known as the liver fluke, is a parasitic flatworm of the class Trematoda, phylum Platyhelminthes that infects the hepatic bile ducts of sheep and cattle, sometimes also humans, causing fascioliasis also known as fasciolosis.
Fascioliasis Fascioliasis is caused by the trematodes Fasciola hepatica (the sheep liver fluke) and Fasciola gigantica, parasites of herbivores that can infect humans accidentally. In agriculture, Fasciola infections cause losses totalling billions of dollars due to poor meat quality and loss of milk production and condemnation of livers.
Fascioloides magna Fascioloides magna, also known as Large American liver fluke or Giant liver fluke, is a parasitic flatworm in the class Trematoda, Phylum Platyhelminthes, which grows to a maximum length of 100 millimeters, and is thick and oval in shape. It is distinguished from other members of the genus Fasciola by the lack of an anterior projecting cone.
Fasciotomy Fasciotomy is a surgical procedure in which the fascia is cut to relieve tension or pressure (resulting in loss of circulation to an area of tissue or muscle). Fasciotomy is a limb saving procedure when used to treat acute compartment syndrome.
Fascism Fascism is a political ideology and mass movement that seeks to place the nation, defined in exclusive biological, cultural, and/or historical terms, above all other sources of loyalty, and to create a mobilized national community.Kevin Passmore, Fascism: A Very Short Introduction, pages 25-31.
Fascism and Big Business Fascism and Big Business is a book written by the French Anarchist Daniel Guérin. The book, which was written before the Second World War broke out, examines the development of fascism in Germany and Italy and its relationship with the capitalist families there.
Fascism and ideology There are numerous debates concerning fascism and ideology and where fascism fits on the political spectrum. The definitional debates and arguments by academics over the nature of fascism fill entire bookshelves.
Fascism as an international phenomenon This article discusses regimes and movements that are alleged to have been either fascist or sympathetic to fascism. It is often a matter of dispute whether a certain government is to be characterized as fascist, authoritarian, totalitarian, or a police state.
Fascism in Estonia In a 1933 referendum, the league spearheaded replacement of the parliamentary system with a presidential form of government and laid the groundwork for an April 1934 presidential election, which it expected to win. However, the veterans were thwarted by a pre-emptive coup d'Ă©tat on March 12, 1934.
Fascism in New Zealand The organised advocacy of fascist, neo-Nazi, white supremacist, and anti-Semitic views has been present in New Zealand to a limited extent. Its strength has been variable, and the movement has never gained much support from mainstream groups.
Fascist (epithet) The word "fascist" ( or "fascism") is sometimes used to denigrate people, institutions or groups that would not describe themselves as fascist and that do not fall within the formal definition of the word. As a political epithet it has been applied to people and groups on the extreme left, the extreme right and most points in between.
Fascist architecture Fascist architecture is a style of Italian architecture from the 1930s used to celebrate the 20th year of the fascist regime in Rome in 1942. Two branches existed, a modernist branch with Giuseppe Terragni being the most prominent exponent, and a conservative branch of which Marcello Piacentini and the "La Burberra" group where most influential.
Fasha Sandha Fasha Sandha (born March 28, 1984) is a Malaysian actress who has appeared in movies, television shows, and commercials. She was born in Johor Bahru, Johor, but moved to Penang and later to Perlis due to her father's work.
Fashad Mohamed Fashad Mohamed is an Iraqi who died in custody on April 5, 2004. He is alleged to have been captured, and beaten by SEAL team 7, the same SEAL team accused of beating another Iraqi who later died shortly thereafter.
Fashion The term fashion usually applies to a prevailing mode of expression, but quite often applies to a personal mode of expression that may or may not apply to all. Inherent in the term is the idea that the mode will change more quickly than the culture as a whole.
Fashion accessory Fashion accessories are items apart from the garment itself, which compliment the whole outfit. Using them can add detail to an outfit when the garment's style is plain, or when the fabric from which the garment is has no interesting visual effects.
Fashion Awareness Direct Based in London, Fashion Awareness Direct (FAD) , was set up in 1997 as an independent non-profit making organisation started by a number of individuals from different backgrounds (designers, fashion students, people from the industry and members of the public) who shared a common interest in fashion. It received charitable status in 2005.

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