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- initialism Brute Force and Ignorance - programming jargon for relying on raw computing power. For example, an algorithm that uses BFI might search through all possible options to find the single best option, whereas a more sophisticated algorithm might deduce the best option using a set of rules. BFI based algorithms tend to be simpler, and can under some circumstances be faster.
- initialism Brute Force and Ignorance - pre-dates computers, and refers to a 'sledge-hammer to crack a nut' type of approach. Implies an approach with a lack of subtlety or sophistication, instead, implies the use of raw strength or power.
- initialism Brace For Impact - Common warning from U.S. military units to infer a warning to brace themselves, mainly because of an immediate threat. May either be pronounced as "B-F-I" in the letter order, or as "Bee-fi" in short.
- initialism British Film Institute
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- www. bfi.org.ukYou can watch over 1500 other complete films and TV programmes from the BFI National Archive free of charge at the BFI
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Carefully argued criticism of the BFI is one thing, one-line uncontextualised personal sniping is another.
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Carefully argued criticism of the BFI is one thing, one-line uncontextualised personal sniping is another.
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I won’t say much else except that the future of the BFI is indeed a matter for careful and serious, not to mention open and honest, argument.
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I won’t say much else except that the future of the BFI is indeed a matter for careful and serious, not to mention open and honest, argument.
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The BFI is a charity, so all profits go towards the cause: promoting understanding and appreciation of film and television culture and history.
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The British Film Institute BFI, which is home to the collection, restored the material, calling it "the most exciting film discovery of recent times".
BBC News - Home 2011
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"The archives of the BBC and the BFI are a great national resource, with huge potential public value," Roly Keating, the BBC's director of archive content, said in a prepared statement.
itvt 2009
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"The archives of the BBC and the BFI are a great national resource, with huge potential public value," Roly Keating, the BBC's director of archive content, said in a prepared statement.
itvt 2009
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"For me, the BFI is the heart of British cinema," Hurt said.
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