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  Whirlwind
Whirlwind accepted the invitation of the Crimson Cowl (revealed to be Ultron-5) to join Klaw, the Radioactive Man, and the Melter in the second Masters of Evil.
Whirlwind teamed with Batroc and Porcupine on a mission for the Red Skull, and then rejoined with some of the Masters of Evil for a minor skirmish with the Avengers in Vermont.
Whirlwind escaped shortly thereafter and traveled to San Francisco to rendezvous with Tiger Shark, who had learned of a valuable piece of technology located there, while he was with the Masters of Evil at Avengers Mansion.
www.marveldirectory.com /individuals/w/whirlwind.htm   (1246 words)

  
 EP Associations - Whirlwind Wheelchairs   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-14)
Whirlwind trainers set up the production process so that a person in a wheelchair can build his or her own, and they design the production process to require a minimum of startup capital to aid small business development in poor countries.
Many of Whirlwind’s designs come from ideas generated out of their own experience by wheelchair riders in poor countries, ideas that are developed and refined in Whirlwind’s shop at San Francisco State, and then shared with a global network of wheelchair rider-builders.
Whirlwind incorporates an adjustable X-brace mechanism into the design of one of its children’s wheelchair models, which allows the chair not only to be folded, but also to be widened/narrowed, raised/lowered – in order to keep up with the changing size and needs of children as they grow.
www.eparent.com /resources/associations/Whirlwind_Wheelchairs.cfm   (771 words)

  
 Whirlwind (Chiss) - Wookieepedia, the Star Wars Wiki
In 27 BBY, she was one of the main combat vessels of Picket Force Two under Commander Mitth'raw'nuruodo.
Although little bigger than a 115 meter Republic cruiser, the Whirlwind was nevertheless one of the front-line warships of the Chiss Expansionary Fleet in the area of frontier space around Crustai.
This allowed the Whirlwind to play a crucial role in the destruction of the Outbound Flight and a large portion of the Vagaari fleet.
starwars.wikia.com /wiki/Whirlwind_(Chiss)   (205 words)

  
 TORRO: Severe Weather: Tornado FAQs   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-14)
The latter are the momentum-driven eddy whirlwinds and the thermal-column wind-devils and fire-devils.
The greater, or major, whirlwinds are created by parent clouds which for the majority of tornadoes and many of the waterspouts are cumulonimbus severe-weather clouds.
Whirlwinds of this class are driven by the motion of warmer air as it displaces cooler air and becomes a small-scale, rapidly rotating column of wind at the lower end of a 'thermal'.
www.torro.org.uk /TORRO/severeweather/tornadofaqs.php   (2540 words)

  
 CYCLONE Class
WHIRLWIND was alongside at the Maritime Museum of the Atlantic in Halifax during the summer of 1998.
WHIRLWIND carries a spare 40mm grenade launcher which can be swapped onto this mount in exchange for the twin.50 cal gun.
This is the aft quarterdeck on WHIRLWIND, with its RHIB and the hydraulic crane used to lower it into the water.
www.hazegray.org /features/nato/us/cyclone   (457 words)

  
 Whirlwind / US Audio Products
Whirlwind, E Snake and the NHL team up to bring All Star entertainment from Dallas!
The original Whirlwind Qbox was developed in response to requests for a simple test device that could generate or listen to signals, from mic level to amplifier drive level, at any point in a sound system.
Those are the basics but as the case with the original analog Qbox, we're sure that users will find other tips and tricks for the AESQbox that we haven't planned for.
www.whirlwindusa.com   (752 words)

  
 MITRE - About Us - MITRE History - Photo Archives - Project Whirlwind
Whirlwind began as an analog computer developed at Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) in the 1940s as part of a project studying aircraft stability problems for the U.S. Navy.
March 1, 1950—Project Whirlwind’s on-site tube department manufactured all of the computer’s electrostatic storage tubes.
Whirlwind assembly (cover panel removed) with electrostatic storage tube in place.
www.mitre.org /about/photo_archives/whirlwind_photo.html   (450 words)

  
 Whirlwind Technology - Internet Solutions   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-14)
Whirlwind Technology is a leading provider of enterprise Internet solutions.
Whirlwind develops a content and event management system to support Champion Cafe's event promotions and patron communications.
Whirlwind's Content Management solution for Linda Roth PR (www.lindarothpr.com) voted Web Site of the Month by National Association of Women Business Owners.
rd.business.com /index.asp?epm=s.1&bdcq=whirlwind&bdcr=6&bdcu=http://www.whirlwindtechnology.com/&bdcp=&partner=2662601&bdcs=nwuuid-2662601-51AD8FC1-5E1A-A04C-8C65-A02C4F2B2532   (396 words)

  
 MIT Whirlwind Computer from 1951
Development of the Whirlwind computer began in 1945, and the system was first demonstrated on April 20th, 1951.
The Whirlwind was also the first computer to use Core Memory for RAM, a storage method that flourished until the 1970's.
The Whirlwind computer was ultimately adopted by the U.S. Air Force for use in the SAGE (Semi-Automatic Ground Environment) air defense system, which became operational in 1958 with more advanced display capabilities.
www.cedmagic.com /history/whirlwind-computer.html   (165 words)

  
 YOJOE.COM | Whirlwind [Twin Battle Gun]
Also, the wheels of the Whirlwind can be locked into a "rolling" position, or lowered in a shooting position - beware of broken wheels.
The Whirlwind was also sold in Argentina in the early 90s.
In Europe in the early 1980s, the Whirlwind was recolored in dark green and fl and released as the Z Force Whirlwind.
www.yojoe.com /vehicles/83/whirlwind   (118 words)

  
 Whirlwind Project
Whirlwind Project gathers people of many faiths and traditions to explore sacred stories through music, dialogue and the arts, fostering mutual respect and understanding in our community.
Stranger, guest, host, friend – as neighbors, we are cast in each of these roles at one time or another.
Whirlwind Project 2006 explores what it means to nurture a hospitable community in which the gifts of all neighbors may be shared and valued.
www.whirlwindproject.org   (178 words)

  
 Amazon.com: Whirlwind: Books: James Clavell   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-14)
The Whirlwind is James Clavell's last book in his famous Asian series that consists of the Shogun, the Tai-Pan, the Noble House, the Gai-Jin and the King Rat.
But be aware, even some of the cultural elements in the Whirlwind might be misleading: for example one episode (in which two of the female protagonists get engaged in a light lesbian affair in a bathtub) I think is absurd or exaggerated.
Whirlwind isn't set in Japan or China, and the characters and families we grew to love (and in some cases, hate), aren't the protagonists here.
www.amazon.com /Whirlwind-James-Clavell/dp/0380703122   (1908 words)

  
 WHIRLWIND WHEELCHAIR INTERNATIONAL
Whirlwind designs wheelchairs for production and use in developing countries to empower people with disabilities through independent mobility and sustainable economic development.
Whirlwind and its two main international partners, The Center for International Rehabilitation of Chicago and Motivation of England, have formed an organizing committee to promote appropriate standards for products, services, and training in the provision of wheelchairs in developing countries.
Whirlwind Technology has been taken to over 45 countries worldwide, providing the best in wheelchair design and construction utilizing local resources
www.whirlwindwheelchair.org   (105 words)

  
 Whirlwind / Audio Connectors & Adapters
Whirlwind connectors are recognized as being of the highest "pro" quality and the ONLY ones available numbered this way.
It can be mated with a version of Whirlwind's MDSPL for mounting in any standard rack panel or box that's been pre-punched for Whirlwind or Switchcraft D-Female holes.
Standard Whirlwind wall plates can be punched to accept this feed thru for direct mounting.
www.whirlwindusa.com /audadp01.html   (755 words)

  
 Whirlwind®
The new Whirlwind MV combines a proven low maintenance design with an extra-wide sweeping path, and a short wheelbase.
From the unique extending nozzle to the overall robust construction, the Whirlwind has been designed and manufactured to the exacting standards that have made Elgin the world's leading sweeper manufacturer.
The Whirlwind is specially suited for general street sweeping and catch basin cleaning.
www.elginsweeper.com /Whirlwind_1240.asp   (111 words)

  
 OLD-COMPUTERS.COM : The Museum
The project that led to the building of the MIT (Massachusetts Institute of Technology) Whirlwind computer was a Navy contract during World War II, aimed at creating a real-time flight simulator with a graphics display simulating the aircraft control panel.
By this time the Navy had lost interest, since the Whirlwind was not going to be fast enough for their training system, but the Air Force took their place, funding Whirlwind development under Project Claude.
The original MIT Whirlwind filled four floors of a two-story building, counting the megawatt power substation in the basement and the HVAC system on the roof that had to extract all of that heat.
www.old-computers.com /museum/computer.asp?st=1&c=1047   (607 words)

  
 Welcome to Whirlwind Missions!
Check out the Whirlwind Mission Photo Gallery which has the latest news and pictures of our ministry.
A fascinating three hours ensued with mentions of "Warriors for God", a "standard being raised upon the mountain" and a "gathering of multitudes in the Valley of Decision".
One of the most exciting parts of our mission at Whirlwind is our outreach band Cruz.
www.whirlwindmissions.org   (539 words)

  
 BibleGateway - Quick search: whirlwind
When your fear cometh as desolation, and your destruction cometh as a whirlwind; when distress and anguish cometh upon you.
As the whirlwind passeth, so is the wicked no more: but the righteous is an everlasting foundation.
The nations shall rush like the rushing of many waters: but God shall rebuke them, and they shall flee far off, and shall be chased as the chaff of the mountains before the wind, and like a rolling thing before the whirlwind.
www.biblegateway.com /quicksearch/?quicksearch=whirlwind&qs_version=9   (351 words)

  
 Whirlwind at MSN Shopping   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-14)
Features include a 30dB pad switch for selecting line/instrument or speaker level, a switchable low pass roll-off filter to eliminate amplifier noise, and a ground lift switch on the Lo-Z output.
Whirlwind IMP and IMP 2 Direct Box Imp 2 Direct Box
More economical Direct Box that converts a line or instrument level unbalanced signal to a low impedance balanced signal.
shopping.msn.com /results/shp/?text=Whirlwind   (726 words)

  
 WizKids - Marvel HeroClix   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-14)
Game Play Info: Whirlwind has an incredible speed value—starting at 10 in his Rookie version—coupled with Flurry and decent damage.
The key with Whirlwind is to get him into close combat immediately and do some serious damage right off the bat.
Marvel and all related characters and the distinctive likenesses thereof are trademarks of Marvel Characters, Inc., and are used with permission.
www.wizkidsgames.com /heroclix/marvel/figuregallery.asp?unitid=2052   (126 words)

  
 Whirlwind - AOL Music
Whirlwind, E Snake and the NHL team up to bring All Star entertainment from...
The original Whirlwind Qbox was developed in response to requests for a...
Download, listen and watch Whirlwind music, mp3's, song lyrics, music videos, Internet radio, live performances, concerts, and more on AOL Music.
music.aol.com /artist/whirlwind/21388/main   (89 words)

  
 Amazon.com: The X-Files: Whirlwind (X-Files (Harper Prism)): Books: Charles L. Grant   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-14)
Whirlwind is the second TV tie-in novel based on The X-Files.
While Whirlwind seems more readable than Goblins, in the end Grant once again comes up a little short.
Whirlwind just didn't manage to satisfy me. The reality behind the mystery is rather fanciful, yet it also manages to come across as too pat of an answer.
www.amazon.com /X-Files-Whirlwind-Harper-Prism/dp/0061054151   (1595 words)

  
 Whirlwind / Direct Boxes
This stands for "Direct Injection" as their main purpose is to convert unbalanced and/or high impedance instrument signals into a format suitable for direct connection to a mixing console - without the use of a microphone.
It converts a high impedance signal to a low impedance signal (although it will also accept a low impedance signal from a preamp, keyboard, active pickup or other electronic device).
The Whirlwind pcDI is the first dual direct box with RCA phono connectors designed to interface your unbalanced, stereo line sources with professional, balanced, low impedance equipment.
www.whirlwindusa.com /dirbox.html   (1279 words)

  
 Whirlwind Internet: webhosting en webdevelopment (Veghel)
Whirlwind is een internetbureau dat het mogelijk maakt dat u professioneel vertegenwoordigd bent op het wereldwijde web.
Onze vier webhostingpakketten bieden een breed scala aan mogelijkheden, zoals webmail, spamfilter, virusscanner, PHP, MySQL en nog veel meer.
Whirlwind maakt gebruik van snelle en stabiele webservers zodat uw website en e-mailadressen bij ons in goede handen zijn.
www.whirlwind.nl   (196 words)

  
 Whirlwind
The CO2a is Whirlwind's 2-channel CobraNet output module.
Use it to provide networked digital audio wherever a 2-channel feed is required such as direct to an amp rack, feeding powered speaker arrays, stereo background music, paging systems and multimedia presentations.
Whirlwind premium microphone cables feature heavy duty gold plated, XLR connectors and high quality four conductor wire for extremely low signal loss and added flexibility.
www.proaudiosuperstore.com /whirlwind.html   (173 words)

  
 whirlwind - OneLook Dictionary Search
Whirlwind : Online Plain Text English Dictionary [home, info]
Whirlwind : National Weather Service Glossary [home, info]
Phrases that include whirlwind: 360 whirlwind, cutting whirlwind, galactic whirlwind braiger, leaf whirlwind, mit whirlwind, more...
www.onelook.com /?w=whirlwind   (272 words)

  
 Whirlwind IMP 2 | Sweetwater.com
Built rugged on the inside and outside, this is the world famous DI found in pro systems everywhere.
Uses Whirlwind's TRHL transformer that's riveted, not glued, to the chassis
The Whirlwind IMP 2 appears on page 357 of Sweetwater's ProGear Winter 2007 Directory.
www.sweetwater.com /store/detail/IMP2   (168 words)

  
 Wheat State
Not only will this be a journey across the state, it will be a personal journey for you with many opportunities to learn and collaborate with the other participants who quickly become your family.
Learning about their challenges and successes will help you better understand your students.
The Wheat State Whirlwind Tour will likely impact your teaching, research and service forever."
www.wheatstate.ku.edu   (121 words)

  
 Whirlwind Studios Native American Flutes
You will find flutes that are extremely affordable to some with more discriminate tastes for collecting and performing.
Whirlwind Studios is proud to present two new CD's available now:
We invite you to visit our gallery which features an awesome selection of Native American flutes, flute music, nature and wildlife paintings with a spiritual perspective, ancient rock art paintings, gourd art sculpture and unique framed feather art by Brigitte Lopez.
www.whirlwindstudios.com   (418 words)

  
 Definition of whirlwind - Merriam-Webster Online Dictionary
whirlwind of meetings> b : a violent or destructive force or agency
Learn more about "whirlwind" and related topics at Britannica.com
Get the Top 10 Search Results for "whirlwind"
www.m-w.com /cgi-bin/dictionary?book=Dictionary&va=whirlwind   (39 words)

  
 SameDayMusic.com: Whirlwind
For those who want Whirlwind quality in an economical package -- this imported microphone cable is built to Whirlwind's own specifications.
This flexible, low-noise cable is a great deal.
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www.samedaymusic.com /browse--Whirlwind--3469   (209 words)

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