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Fray or Frays or The Fray may refer to: Arts, entertainment, and media Fictional entities *Fray, a phenomenon in Terry Pratchett's ''The Carpet People'' *Fray, the main character in the video games: **''Fray in Magical Adventure'' **''Fray CD'' *Melaka Fray, the title character of the comic book series ''Fray'' Music Albums * ''The Fray'' (album), a 2009 self-titled album by The Fray Groups *The Fray, an American rock band *Race the Fray, an Australian rock band, originally known as "The Fray" Songs *"Fray", a song from the album ''14 Shades of Grey'' by Staind Other arts, entertainment, and media * ''Fray'' (comics), a comic book series by Joss Whedon * ''Fray'' (film), a 2012 film People * Fray (surname) Places * Frays River in London Other uses *"Fray", a Spanish language title, a shortening of the word "''fraile''", used by Friars and members of certain religious orders in Spain and the former Spanish colonial territories, such as the Philippines and the American Sout ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Manual Of Style (disambiguation Pages)
A style guide or manual of style is a set of standards for the writing, formatting, and design of documents. It is often called a style sheet, although that term also has multiple other meanings. The standards can be applied either for general use, or be required usage for an individual publication, a particular organization, or a specific field. A style guide establishes standard style requirements to improve communication by ensuring consistency both within a document, and across multiple documents. Because practices vary, a style guide may set out standards to be used in areas such as punctuation, capitalization, citing sources, formatting of numbers and dates, table appearance and other areas. The style guide may require certain best practices in writing style, usage, language composition, visual composition, orthography, and typography. For academic and technical documents, a guide may also enforce the best practice in ethics (such as authorship, research ethics, and ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Carpet People
''The Carpet People'' is a comic fantasy novel by British writer Terry Pratchett. First published in 1971, it was later re-written by the author when his work became more widespread and well-known. In the Author's Note of the revised edition, published in 1992, Pratchett wrote: "This book had two authors, and they were both the same person." ''The Carpet People'' contains much of the humour and some of the concepts which later became a major part of the Discworld series, as well as parodies of everyday objects from our world. Before creating the Discworld ''Discworld'' is a comic fantasy"Humorous Fantasy" in David Pringle, ed., ''The Ultimate Encyclopedia of Fantasy'' (pp.31-33). London, Carlton,2006. book series written by the English author Terry Pratchett, set on the Discworld, a flat ..., Pratchett wrote about two different flat worlds, first in this novel, and then in the novel ''Strata''. Characters *Glurk, chief of the Munrungs *Snibril, Glurk's younger ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Fray In Magical Adventure
''Fray in Magical Adventure'', also known as just ''Fray'' (フレイ) and ''Fray-Xak Epilogue (Gai-den)'', is a 1990 spin-off "gaiden" (sidestory) game in a role-playing video game series ''Xak'' developed and published by the Japanese software developer MicroCabin. Even though it is directly connected to the more serious ''Xak'' storyline, Fray has a less serious tone and light-hearted comedic approach to telling the story. It was originally released for the MSX2 and was later ported to several different systems, among them MSX turbo R, PC-9801, PC Engine (as ''Fray CD''), and Game Gear. Gameplay ''Fray'' is a simple action RPG. The game proceeds by the player's character Fray fighting through a preset overhead view map shooting opposing monsters, jumping over obstacles, and locating powerups and Gold, the game's currency, along the way. At the end of each stage the player will fight a boss and enter a town or safe haven where the player can purchase new equipment, hit points and ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Fray CD
''Fray in Magical Adventure'', also known as just ''Fray'' (フレイ) and ''Fray-Xak Epilogue (Gai-den)'', is a 1990 spin-off "gaiden" (sidestory) game in a role-playing video game series ''Xak'' developed and published by the Japanese software developer MicroCabin. Even though it is directly connected to the more serious ''Xak'' storyline, Fray has a less serious tone and light-hearted comedic approach to telling the story. It was originally released for the MSX2 and was later ported to several different systems, among them MSX turbo R, PC-9801, PC Engine (as ''Fray CD''), and Game Gear. Gameplay ''Fray'' is a simple action RPG. The game proceeds by the player's character Fray fighting through a preset overhead view map shooting opposing monsters, jumping over obstacles, and locating powerups and Gold, the game's currency, along the way. At the end of each stage the player will fight a boss and enter a town or safe haven where the player can purchase new equipment, hit points and ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Melaka Fray
Melaka Fray is a fictional character created by Joss Whedon and Karl Moline for the 2003 comic book limited series '' Fray'', a spin-off set in a futuristic setting of the shared fictional universe in which the TV series '' Buffy the Vampire Slayer'' and ''Angel'' are established, referred to as the "Buffyverse." The character's story was later continued in the graphic novel ''Tales of the Slayers'' and in a ''Buffy'' crossover in the Season Eight " Time of Your Life" story arc, as well as in its motion comic companion, in which she is voiced by Michelle Wong. In ''Fray'', Melaka is depicted as the latest in the mystical line of vampire slayers, chosen ones born with the strength and skill to fight the forces of evil, over 200 years in the future. However, unlike other vampire slayers, Mel is unusual in that she was one of a pair of twins; her brother Harth somehow inherited the psychic aspects of a slayer's abilities, leaving her with only the strength, agility, and other physi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Fray (album)
''The Fray'' is the second studio album by American alternative rock band The Fray. Released on February 3, 2009, through Epic Records, the album debuted at number-one on the ''Billboard'' 200 chart, and became a top 5 hit in Australia and Canada. The album was preceded by the single "You Found Me," which charted in the top ten on the ''Billboard'' Hot 100 and reached the number-one spot in Australia. The second single from the album, " Never Say Never," was nominated for a Grammy Award for Best Pop Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocals in 2010. "Never Say Never" was also included on '' Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen – The Album''. Critical reception was mixed, and less positive than the band's debut album, ''How to Save a Life'', with critics pointing out that the album was too similar to its predecessor. However, positive reviews also noted that despite the similarities, ''The Fray'' was "more focused" and "consistent" than the debut album. The album was nominated ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Fray
The Fray is an American rock band from Denver, Colorado, formed in 2002 by schoolmates Isaac Slade and Joe King. Their debut album, ''How to Save a Life'' released in 2005, was certified double platinum by the RIAA and platinum in Australia, Canada, New Zealand and the United Kingdom. Their first single, "Over My Head (Cable Car)", became a top ten hit in the United States. Their second single, "How to Save a Life", charted in the top three of the ''Billboard'' Hot 100 and was a top 5 single in Australia, Canada, Ireland, Italy, Spain, Sweden and the United Kingdom. The group's self-titled, second album debuted at on the ''Billboard'' charts after its release in 2009 and was certified gold in the United States, Australia and Canada. It was also nominated for a Grammy Award for Best Pop Vocal Album in 2010. While both the albums were commercially successful, critical reception was mixed. The Fray was ranked No. 84 on '' Billboard''s Artists of the Decade list. Their thi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Race The Fray
Race the Fray (originally seen as The Fray) were an Australian independent four-piece alternative rock, pop punk band formed in 2003. The line-up consisted of Alister "Mac" Murrell on drums; Callum "Cal" Reeves on bass guitar; Nicholas "Astro" Russo on vocals and guitar; and Andrew "Swifty" Swift on guitar. In November 2004 they issued their debut self-titled extended play, ''The Fray'', they followed with a second EP, ''This Art Will Play'', under Race the Fray, in September 2005. In 2007 Karl Russo replaced Swift on guitar and the group disbanded in 2008. History Race the Fray were formed in Melbourne on 25 June 2003 as The Fray, an alternative rock and pop punk band, with Alister "Mac" Murrell on drums; Callum "Cal" Reeves on bass guitar; Nicholas "Astro" Russo on vocals and guitar; and Andrew "Swifty" Swift on guitar. Murrell, Russo and Swift had attended the same school in Beaconsfield, Russo met Reeves at a garage sale. From March 2003 Reeves, Russo and Swift performed a ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
14 Shades Of Grey
''14 Shades of Grey'' is the fourth studio album by American rock band Staind, released on May 20, 2003. The album continues to develop a post-grunge sound seen on the band's previous album ''Break the Cycle'', though the songs on ''14 Shades of Grey'' have fewer pop hooks, focusing more on frontman Aaron Lewis's emotions. It is the band's last album to be released from Elektra Records. The album featured four singles and debuted at No. 1 on the ''Billboard'' 200, with first week sales of 220,000 copies. By July 2003, ''14 Shades of Grey'' had been certified gold then later platinum. Background After finishing their tour schedule, Staind allowed time for Lewis and his wife to conceive their first child and adjust to being parents for a few months. The band then took about five weeks to write new songs before they began recording in Los Angeles, including a week developing the songs at producer Josh Abraham's house. Guitarist Mike Mushok noted it as the first time Staind has ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Fray (comics)
''Fray'' is an eight-issue comic book limited series, a futuristic spin-off of the television series '' Buffy the Vampire Slayer''. Written by ''Buffy'' creator Joss Whedon, the series follows a Slayer named Melaka Fray, a chosen one in a time where vampires (called "lurks") are returning to the slums of New York City, and the rich-poor divide is even greater. Volume one is drawn by Karl Moline (pencils) and Andy Owens (inks). The series was published by Dark Horse Comics beginning in 2001, with delays between the first six and the final two issues caused by Whedon's TV commitments, during which Moline illustrated '' Route 666'' for CrossGen Comics. After the series' conclusion in August 2003, a trade paperback collecting the whole series was also published by Dark Horse. In a short video promoting the charity Equality Now Joss Whedon confirmed that "Fray is not done, Fray is coming back. More than that, I will not say." This was reiterated in 2007's Comic Con where Joss stated t ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Fray (film)
''Fray'' is a 2012 independent film starring Bryan Kaplan and Marisa Costa. It was written and directed by Geoff Ryan, with cinematography by Jarin Blaschke, and produced by Jodi Redmond. ''Fray'' was the winner of numerous awards during its film festival run, including Best Feature Film at both the UK Film Festival and the Arizona International Film Festival. Plot Justin (Kaplan) is a United States Marine who has come home from five tours of duty, having seen combat action in both Iraq and Afghanistan. Life back home isn't much easier; he passes his time doing clean-up work at a lumber mill or tending to his injured leg at his barely furnished apartment. He attends classes at the nearby community college as he works to create a life beyond his military service. A romance begins with a young instructor (Costa), but Justin finds navigating commitment to be challenging. Paul (Harris), his boss at the mill, is an old veteran who offers help, but Justin has trouble accepting it. T ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Fray (surname)
Fray is a surname. Fray is a surname derived from the German word 'frei' which means 'free'. Ancestry of Fray can be traced to Ashkenazic Jews from Europe. Other variations include Frayr, Frayer, Frayda, Frayman, Frayberg, Frey, Freyr, Freyda, Freyman, Freyberg, Freiman, Freeman. Notable people with the name include: * Arron Fray (born 1987), English soccer player * Daniella Fray (born 1990), British actress, screenwriter and producer *David Fray (born 1981), French classical pianist *Derek Fray FRS, British material scientist and professor *Sir John Fray (died 1461), English lawyer and court official * Terryn Fray (born 1991), Bermudan cricketer * Tom Fray (born 1979), English cricketer In fiction *Melaka Fray, protagonist in the ''Fray'' comic book series *Clary Fray, protagonist in ''The Mortal Instruments'' book series and popular Netflix show Shadowhunters ''Shadowhunters'', also known as ''Shadowhunters: The Mortal Instruments'', is an American supernatural drama televis ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
