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AEC
AEC is a three-letter abbreviation that may refer to:Governance* African Economic Community* ASEAN Economic Community* Asian European Council, a Paris-based non-partisan policy research organization

AED
AED may refer to:* Anhidrotic ectodermal dysplasia, a genetic disorder* Automated external defibrillator, a portable electronic device that diagnoses and can correct arrhythmia of the heart.

Aed (god)
Aed, or Aodh, is the prince of the Daoine Sidhe and a god of the underworld in Irish mythology. He is known from inscriptions as the eldest son of Lir, High King of the Tuatha de Dannan, and Aobh, a daughter of Bodb Dearg.

Aedes
Aedes is a genus of mosquito originally found in tropical and subtropical zones, but now found on all continents excluding Antarctica. Some species have been spread by human activity. Aedes albopictus, a most invasive species was recently spread to the New World, including the U.S., by the used tire trade

Aegean Sea
The Aegean Sea[p] is an elongated embayment of the Mediterranean Sea located between the southern Balkan and Anatolian peninsulas, i.e., between the mainlands of Greece and Turkey. In the north, it is connected to the Marmara Sea and Black Sea by the Dardanelles and Bosporus

Aegiale (daughter of Helios)
In Greek mythology, Aegiale was the daughter of Helios and Clymene. She is a member of the Heliades. It was either by her or by Enarete that Aeolus fathered Alcyone.

Aegiale (wife of Diomedes)
Aegiale or Aegialeia was, in Greek mythology, a daughter of Adrastus and Amphithea, or of Aegialeus the son of Adrastus, whence she bears the surname of Adrastine. She was married to Diomedes, who, on his return from Troy, found her living in adultery with Cometes

Aegidius (disambiguation)
Aegidius was a magister militum in Gaul.Aegidius, Ægidius, or Egidius may also refer to:* Saint Aegidius or Saint Giles , hermit saint from Athens

Aegipan
Aegipan , that is, Goat-Pan, was according to some statements a being distinct from Pan, while others regard him as identical with Pan. His story appears to be altogether of late origin. According to Hyginus he was the son of Zeus and Aega , and was transferred to the stars

Aegis
An aegis is a large collar or cape worn in ancient times to display the protection provided by a high religious authority or the holder of a protective shield signifying the same, such as a bag-like garment that contained a shield. Sometimes the garment and the shield are merged, with a small version of the shield appearing on the garment

Aegis (Lady of All Sorrows)
Aegis is a fictional character, a comic book cosmic entity published by Marvel Comics and appearing as an enemy of Galactus. Created by writer Keith Giffen and artist Andrea DiVito, the character first appeared in Annihilation: Silver Surfer #3

Aemilia (moth)
Aemilia is a genus of moth in the family Arctiidae.-References:*

Aeneas
Aeneas , in Greco-Roman mythology, was a Trojan hero, the son of the prince Anchises and the goddess Aphrodite. His father was the second cousin of King Priam of Troy, making Aeneas Priam's second cousin, once removed. The journey of Aeneas from Troy , which led to the founding a hamlet south of Rome, is recounted in Virgil's Aeneid

Aeneas (disambiguation)
Aeneas was a Trojan hero and important figure in Virgil's Aeneid and Homer's Iliad.Other people and things called Aeneas include:Ancient*Aeneas was a paralyzed man in Lydda cured by Saint Peter in the Acts of the Apostles

Aeolian
Aeolian or Eolian may refer to:* things related to Aeolus, the Greek God of wind or the patriarch of Greeks of Aeolia* Aeolian harp, a harp that is played by the wind* Aeolian processes, wind generated geologic processes

Aeolian (album)
Aeolian is an album by the German band The Ocean Collective released in March 2006. Aeolian is the second part of a two-CD project that started with Fluxion

Aeon
The word aeon, also spelled eon or æon , originally means "life", and/or "being", though it then tended to mean "age", "forever" or "for eternity". It is a Latin transliteration from the koine Greek word , from the archaic . In Homer it typically refers to life or lifespan

Aeon (album)
Aeon is the second studio album by the Norwegian blackened death metal band Zyklon. It was released in 2003 through Candlelight Records.-Track listing:*Music By Zyklon

Aeon (band)
Aeon is a death metal band that formed in Östersund, Sweden in 1999. The band comprises vocalist Tommy Dahlström, guitarists Sebastian Nilsson and Daniel Dlimi, bassist Marcus Edvardsson and drummer Arttu Malkki. The band released its debut album, Bleeding the False, in 2005; and the second album Rise to Dominate in 2007, after signing a record deal with Metal Blade Records

Aeon (motors)
AEON is a leading exporter and manufacturer of ATVs, scooters and mini-bikes in Taiwan and is based in Tainan City, Taiwan.- History :Since 1970 AEON has manufactured plastic parts for motorcycles and scooters under the name of KAUN MEI PLASTIC CO., LTD.

Aepyornis
Aepyornis is a genus of aepyornithid, one of two genera of ratite birds endemic to Madagascar known as elephant birds. This animal was the world's largest bird until its extinction, about 1000 years ago.-Description:

Aerator
Aerators are various devices used for aeration, or mixing air with another substance, such as soil or water.Aerator may also refer to:* Floating surface aerators, used in aerated lagoons* Faucet aerator* Lawn aerator

Aerial
- Devices :*Antenna , a transducer that transmits or receives electromagnetic waves*Television antenna or TV aerial, an antenna specifically designed for over-the-air television reception

Aerial (magazine)
Aerial is an influential poetry magazine edited by Rod Smith and published by Aerial/Edge based in Washington, D.C.. Along with the magazine, "Aerial/Edge" publishes Edge Books. The first issue of Aerial appeared in 1984

Aerial ladder
An aerial ladder is one of the three basic categories of aerial apparatus.The aerial ladder:* can telescope out to increase its length.* primary functions include: ventilation, rescue, elevated master streams, and access to upper floors.

Aerialist
An aerialist is an acrobat who performs in the air, on a suspended apparatus such as a trapeze, rope, cloud swing, aerial cradle, aerial silk or aerial hoop.

Aerie (album)
Aerie is the fifth album by American singer-songwriter John Denver. It debuted on the Billboard 200 album charts on December 4th, 1971, hitting #75.-Track listing:# "Starwood in Aspen"  – 3:04

Aero
Aero is a Greek prefix relating to flight, and air. It British English it is used as an adjective related to flight , as in "aero engine"Aero may also refer to:-In aeronautics:

Aerobatics
Aerobatics is the practice of flying maneuvers involving aircraft attitudes that are not used in normal flight. Aerobatics are performed in airplanes and gliders for training, recreation, entertainment and sport

Aerobatics (radio-controlled aircraft)
-Inside loops:Due to its simplicity, the inside loop is among the first aerobatic maneuvers a pilot learns. It is named after a 360 degree circle with the pilot on the inside of the loop

Aerobic
Aerobic is a word that means "requiring air", where "air" usually means oxygen.Aerobic may also refer to:* Aerobic exercise, prolonged exercise of moderate intensity* Aerobics, a form of aerobic exercise

Aerobics
Aerobics is a form of physical exercise that combines rhythmic aerobic exercise with stretching and strength training routines with the goal of improving all elements of fitness

Aerodrom (band)
Aerodrom is a Croatian rock band from Zagreb. The group was active between 1979 and 1986, releasing five studio albums in that period. Aerodrom saw its greatest success in the early 1980s before launching a comeback in 2001

Aerodrome
An aerodrome, airdrome or airfield is a term for any location from which aircraft flight operations take place, regardless of whether they involve cargo, passengers or neither

Aerodrome (disambiguation)
Aerodrome or airdrome may refer to:* Aerodrome, any place at which flight operations take place. In British English, it refers chiefly to a small airport or airfield.* The Aerodrome, a former nightclub in Schenectady, New York.

Aerodynamics
Aerodynamics is a branch of dynamics concerned with studying the motion of air, particularly when it interacts with a moving object. Aerodynamics is a subfield of fluid dynamics and gas dynamics, with much theory shared between them. Aerodynamics is often used synonymously with gas dynamics, with the difference being that gas dynamics applies to all gases

Aerogram
An Aerogram, Aérogramme or Air Letter is a thin lightweight piece of foldable and gummed paper for writing a letter for transit via airmail, in which the letter and envelope are one and the same. Most postal administrations forbid enclosures in these light letters, which are usually sent abroad at a preferential rate

Aerolite
Aerolite may refer to:*Aerolite is a urea-formaldehyde gap filling wood adhesive which is water and heat resistant*Aerolite is a name for meteorite*The North Eastern Railway NER 66 Aerolite is a preserved British steam locomotive

Aeromechanics
Aeromechanics is the science about mechanics that deals the motion of air and other gases, involving aerodynamics, thermophysics and aerostatics. The branch of mechanics that deals with the motion of gases and their effects on bodies in the flow

Aeron (Celtic mythology)
Aeron was a masculine god of battle or slaughter among the early Britons. The name may be derived from that of the goddess Agrona.-References:*Dictionary of Celtic Mythology, MacKillop, pg 4. Oxford University Press, 1998

Aeronautics
Aeronautics is the science involved with the study, design, and manufacturing of airflight-capable machines, or the techniques of operating aircraft and rocketry within the atmosphere

Aerophilately
Aerophilately is the branch of philately that specializes in the study of airmail. Philatelists have observed the development of mail transport by air from its beginning, and all aspects of airmail service have been extensively studied and documented by specialists.- Scope :The scope of aerophilately includes:*airmail postage stamps, both official and unofficial Aerophilately is the branch of philately that specializes in the study of airmail. Philatelists have observed the development of mail transport by air from its beginning, and all aspects of airmail service have been extensively studied and documented by specialists.- Scope :The scope of aerophilately includes:*airmail postage stamps, both official and unofficial Aerophilately is the branch of philately that specializes in the study of airmail. Philatelists have observed the development of mail transport by air from its beginning, and all aspects of airmail service have been extensively studied and documented by specialists.- Scope :The scope of aerophilately includes:*airmail postage stamps, both official and unofficial (see list of US airmail

Aeroplane (album)
Aeroplane was the second solo album released by Curt Smith, member of the British pop band Tears for Fears.It was released in two versions, a 14 song version in 1999 in Canada through the Sour Music label, and a 6 song EP in 2000 on Curt Smith's own Zerodisc label.The Canadian version contains songs that were originally on the 1998 self-titled

Aeroport
Aeroport may refer to:* Aeroport District, a district of Northern Administrative Okrug of Moscow, Russia* Aeroport , a station of the Moscow Metro, Moscow, Russia* Aeroport * Aeroport * Aeroport

Aerosmith (album)
Aerosmith is the eponymous debut album by American hard rock band Aerosmith, released in January 1973 by Columbia Records. The song "Walkin' the Dog" is a cover song originally performed by Rufus Thomas. Also featured on the album is "Dream On" which became an American top ten single when re-released in 1976. "Dream On" was first released as a single in 1973

Aerosol
Technically, an aerosol is a suspension of fine solid particles or liquid droplets in a gas. Examples are clouds, and air pollution such as smog and smoke. In general conversation, aerosol usually refers to an aerosol spray can or the output of such a can

Aerospace
Aerospace comprises the atmosphere of Earth and surrounding space. Typically the term is used to refer to the industry that researches, designs, manufactures, operates, and maintains vehicles moving through air and space

Aeschylus
Aeschylus was the first of the three ancient Greek tragedians whose work has survived, the others being Sophocles and Euripides, and is often described as the father of tragedy. His name derives from the Greek word aiskhos , meaning "shame"

Aesthetics
Aesthetics is a branch of philosophy dealing with the nature of beauty, art, and taste, and with the creation and appreciation of beauty. It is more scientifically defined as the study of sensory or sensori-emotional values, sometimes called judgments of sentiment and taste

Aeternus
Aeternus is a death metal band from Bergen, Norway.-Biography:Aeternus formed in 1993 as a trio, composed of Ares, Erik Vrolok, and Morrigan. They released their debut album, Beyond the Wandering Moon, in 1997 on Hammerheart Records , and toured that year with black metal bands Emperor and Limbonic Art

Aether
-Metaphysics and mythology:* Aether , the material that fills the region of the universe above the terrestrial sphere* Aether was the personification of the "upper sky", space and heaven, in Greek mythology-Science and engineering:

AF (Action Figures)
AF or the Action Force were the third generation of Action Force action figures and comic book heroes released in the United Kingdom. Originally featuring in the Battle Action Force comics and cast as action figures by Palitoy, they were an internationally re-worked version of the G.I

Afar
Afar may refer to:*Afar people, ethnic group principally residing in Djibouti, Eritrea and Ethiopia*Afar Insurgency, alternative name for the Djiboutian Civil War of November 1991-December 1994*Afar Triangle, a geological depression near the Horn of Africa

AFCS
AFCS may refer to:* A.F.C. Sudbury an English football team* Advanced Facer-Canceler system, a range of machines, manufactured by Siemens, used for sorting, labeling, coding and postage canceling of mail.* Aircraft flight control systems

Affair
Affair may refer to professional, personal, or public business matters or to a particular business or private activity of a temporary duration, as in family affair, a private affair, or a romantic affair.-Political affair:

Affect
When used as a descriptor or adjective, affect means to change, and usually refers to an emotion or symptom. Affected, when used in a description, refers to fake or intentionally assumed behaviour , i.e., an affected accent

Affect display
In psychology, affect display or affective display is a subject's externally displayed affect. The display can be by facial, vocal, or gestural means . When displayed affect is different from the subjective affect, it is incongruent affect

Affection
Affection or fondness is a "disposition or rare state of mind or body" that is often associated with a feeling or type of love. It has given rise to a number of branches of philosophy and psychology concerning: emotion ; disease; influence; state of being ; and state of mind

Affection
Affection or fondness is a "disposition or rare state of mind or body" that is often associated with a feeling or type of love. It has given rise to a number of branches of philosophy and psychology concerning: emotion ; disease; influence; state of being ; and state of mind

Affection (Lisa Stansfield album)
Affection is the first album by English pop and soul singer Lisa Stansfield, released in the UK, in November 1989, for BMG/Arista label. Written by her husband and musical collaborator Ian Devaney, former school mate Andy Morris , and Lisa herself, the record was widely hailed as one of the finest debut albums ever by a British soul artist, going straight to

Affectionately
Affectionately was the daughter of 1956 American Horse of the Year Swaps, out of the exceptional racing mare Searching. Searching's dam was Big Hurry, by Black Toney out of the best "Blue Hen" mare of them all, La Troienne

Afferent
Afferent is an anatomical term with the following meanings:*Conveying towards a center, for example the afferent arterioles conveying blood towards the Bowman's capsule in the Kidney. Opposite to Efferent.*Something that so conducts, see Afferent nerve fiber