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  • For such a serious anime, I don't think I'm supposed to LOL but I did when I read this (subtitles ftl …).

    Anime Nano! 2009

  • For such a serious anime, I don't think I'm supposed to LOL but I did when I read this (subtitles ftl …).

    Anime Nano! 2009

  • Apr 7th, 2010 at 1: 56 pm ceh: your googlefu is weak, grasshopper. cockchug ftl.

    SHOCKER: Vic’s Bagel Bar Is Better Than Ess A Bagel | Midtown Lunch - Finding Lunch in the Food Wasteland of NYC's Midtown Manhattan 2010

  • But I'm not sure if the distinction between the elements and their rationalisation holds, or, put differently: why don't we regard rationalization itself as an element, alongside dragons, ftl and huge, hairy monsters?

    Archive 2008-01-01 Hal Duncan 2008

  • But I'm not sure if the distinction between the elements and their rationalisation holds, or, put differently: why don't we regard rationalization itself as an element, alongside dragons, ftl and huge, hairy monsters?

    Narrative Grammars Hal Duncan 2008

  • They happily transport humans within the area they have been designated, but they also put strict limits within the agreement they have with humans, one among many being the prohibition of research into ftl travel.

    Review | Stealing Light by Gary Gibson (Tor UK) Mark 2008

  • As all travel is done at sub-light speeds, with ftl not possible, the events of travelling between systems is done in tens and hundreds of years of subjective time.

    House of Suns by Alastair Reynolds Mark 2008

  • Insomnia is ftl, its back with a vengence and i hope no one annoys me today because i haven't slept much.

    weekend roundup HayleyM 2008

  • Although humanity do not have the capability to use ftl travel, a species called the Shoal do, and are the only species in the galaxy with that know-how.

    Review | Stealing Light by Gary Gibson (Tor UK) Mark 2008

  • The Freehold have discovered a derelict ship, one with ftl capabilities, but not of Shoal origin.

    Review | Stealing Light by Gary Gibson (Tor UK) Mark 2008

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  • For The Lose (contrast with FTW), or Fruit of the Loom, or Free Talk Live.

    October 9, 2007

  • Or Faster Than Light.

    October 9, 2007

  • Good call. Also For The Ladies. ;-)

    October 9, 2007