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Ripcord (band)
Ripcord or rip cord may refer to: * Ripcord (skydiving), the mechanism used to release a parachute * FSB Ripcord, fire support base from the Vietnam War * ''Ripcord'' (album), a 2016 album by Keith Urban * Ripcord (Amusement Park Ride), an amusement park free-fall ride * ''Ripcord'' (TV series) a 1960s TV series * Rip Cord (G.I. Joe), a fictional character in the G.I. Joe universe * Ripcord, a pullstring used with a launcher to make a Beyblade spin * Ripcord, a cord of yarn under the jacket of an optical cable for jacket removal * Ripcord Games, a video game publisher * Ripcord Networks, a voice and video cryptographic security company * "Ripcord", a song from Radiohead's debut album '' Pablo Honey'' See also * The Rip Chords, an early-1960s American vocal group * Ripcordz, a Canadian punk rock band, formed in 1980 * Rip (other) * Cord (other) Cord or CORD may refer to: People * Alex Cord (1933–2021), American actor and writer * Chris Cord (born 1940 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ripcord (skydiving)
A ripcord is a part of a skydiving harness-container system; a handle attached to a steel cable ending in a closing pin. The pin keeps the container closed and keeps the spring-loaded pilot chute inside. When the ripcord is pulled, the container is opened and the pilot chute is released, opening the parachute. On tandem systems the ripcord releases the 3-ring release system anchoring the bridle to the harness-container, allowing the parachute to open. The ripcord was invented in 1914 by Tiny Broadwick. See also * Pullstring A pullstring (pull string, pull-string), pullcord (pull cord, pull-cord), or pullchain (pull-chain, pull chain) is a twine, string, rope, cord, or chain wound on a Spring (device), spring-loaded spindle (tool), spindle that engages a mechanism ( ... References Parachuting {{Air-sports-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
FSB Ripcord
The Battle of Fire Support Base Ripcord was a 23-day battle between elements of the U.S. Army 101st Airborne Division and two reinforced divisions of the People's Army of Vietnam (PAVN) that took place from 1 to 23 July 1970. It was the last major confrontation between United States ground forces and the PAVN during the Vietnam War. Three Medals of Honor and six Distinguished Service Crosses were awarded to participants for actions during the operations. Background President Nixon began the withdrawal of troops from Vietnam in 1969. As the only full-strength division remaining in Vietnam in early 1970, the 101st Airborne Division was ordered to conduct the planned offensive Operation Texas Star near the A Shau Valley. On 12 March 1970, the 3rd Brigade, 101st Airborne under the command of Colonel Ben Harrison, began rebuilding abandoned Fire Support Base Ripcord which relied, as the most remote bases at the time, on a helicopter lifeline to get supplies and personnel in and out ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ripcord (album)
''Ripcord'' is the ninth studio album by New Zealand-born Australian country music singer Keith Urban. It was released on 6 May 2016 via Hit Red and Capitol Records Nashville. The album produced the singles " John Cougar, John Deere, John 3:16"; " Break on Me", " Wasted Time", "Blue Ain't Your Color", and "The Fighter". It also features musical artists Nile Rodgers, Pitbull, and Carrie Underwood. Just like his previous album ''Fuse'' (2013), Urban co-worked with multiple producers on this one. The album was nominated for Best Country Album at the 59th Annual Grammy Awards. On 7 April 2017, the album was certified Platinum by the RIAA. Background This album has been called Urban's most experimental album to date. Urban told ''Rolling Stone'', "It was a lot of searching, a lot of experimenting, and when you get to work with as many people as I did, you end up with a lot of stuff." One of the tracks, "Sun Don't Let Me Down" features Pitbull, and Nile Rodgers on guitar. The first ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ripcord (TV Series)
''Ripcord'' was an American syndicated television series that ran for a total of 76 episodes from 1961 to 1963 about the exploits of a skydiving operation of its namesake. Premise The premise was a variety of adventures surrounding the then-new, thrilling sport of skydiving. The two men and their private Cessna airplane were placed in unusual situations where their special skills and abilities were needed. This led them on exciting weekly adventures from chasing dangerous criminals to performing difficult and daring, if occasionally absurd, rescues. Cast *Larry Pennell as Theodore "Ted" McKeever (skydiver) audacious, intrepid, clever, headstrong, brave. *Ken Curtis as James "Jim" Buckley (skydiver) older, level-headed mentor to Ted McKeever. *Paul Comi as Chuck Lambert (airplane pilot) - this character was phased out midway through first season, replaced by... *Shug Fisher as Charlie Kern (airplane pilot) - replaced the Chuck Lambert character played by Paul Comi midway throu ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Rip Cord (G
Rest in peace (RIP), a phrase from the Latin (), is sometimes used in traditional Christian services and prayers, such as in the Catholic, Lutheran, Anglican, and Methodist denominations, to wish the soul of a decedent eternal rest and peace. It became ubiquitous on headstones in the 18th century, and is widely used today when mentioning someone's death. Description The phrase ''dormit in pace'' (English: " esleeps in peace") was found in the catacombs of the early Christians and indicated that "they died in the peace of the Church, that is, united in Christ." The abbreviation R.I.P., meaning ''Requiescat in pace'', "Rest in peace", continues to be engraved on the gravestones of Christians, especially in the Catholic, Lutheran, and Anglican denominations. In the Tridentine Requiem Mass of the Catholic Church the phrase appears several times. Other variations include "Requiescat in pace et in amore" for " ay he/sherest in peace and love", and "In pace requiescat et in amore" ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Beyblade
is a line of spinning-top toys originally developed by Takara, first released in Japan in July 1999, along with its debut series. Following Takara's merger with Tomy in 2006, Beyblades are now developed by Takara Tomy. Various toy companies around the world have licensed Beyblade toys for their own regions, including Hasbro in Western countries, Sonokong in Korea, and Takara Tomy for Eastern countries. Both the toys and their names were inspired by , a traditional spinning top. The concept is similar to Battling Tops, a board game developed by Ideal Toy Company in 1968. The toy line was introduced with an accompanying manga series of the same name in 1999. In 2002, Hasbro began to sell Beyblade toys internationally (under license from Takara) along with a coordinated country-by-country release of localized versions of the TV series. In August 2008, Takara Tomy released ''Metal Fight Beyblade''; the first incarnation of the toy in three and a half years. The third incarnation, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Optical Cable
A fiber-optic cable, also known as an optical-fiber cable, is an assembly similar to an electrical cable, but containing one or more optical fibers that are used to carry light. The optical fiber elements are typically individually coated with plastic layers and contained in a protective tube suitable for the environment where the cable is used. Different types of cable are used for different applications, for example, long distance telecommunication, or providing a high-speed data connection between different parts of a building. Design Optical fiber consists of a Core (optical fiber), core and a Cladding (fiber optics), cladding layer, selected for total internal reflection due to the difference in the refractive index between the two. In practical fibers, the cladding is usually coated with a layer of acrylate polymer or polyimide. This coating protects the fiber from damage but does not contribute to its optical waveguide properties. Individual coated fibers (or fibers form ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ripcord Games
Ripcord Games was a video game publisher and an entertainment software label of Panasonic Interactive Media based in Santa Clara, California. Games published by Ripcord Games *'' Armor Command'' *'' Enemy Infestation'' *'' Forced Alliance'' *'' Return Fire 2'' *'' Postal'' *'' Shrapnel: Urban Warfare 2025'' *'' Space Bunnies Must Die!'' *'' Spec Ops: Rangers Lead the Way'' *'' Spec Ops: Ranger Team Bravo'' *'' Spec Ops II: Green Berets'' *'' Spec Ops: Omega Squad'' *'' Stratosphere: Conquest of the Skies'' *''Terra Victus'' Cancelled *''Legend of the Blademasters ''Legend of the Blademasters'' is a cancelled role-playing video game from Ripcord Games. Development The game was in development by Ronin Entertainment a company founded in 1994 by several former LucasArts employees. Environments in the game we ...'' References External linksMobyGames [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ripcord Networks
{{Infobox company , name = Ripcord Networks , industry = voice and video cryptographic security company , founded = 2003 , founder = Alex Fielding , hq_location = San Mateo, California , key_people = Steve WozniakJohn McAfeeEllen Hancock Ripcord Networks was a voice and video cryptographic security company. Their headquarters was in San Mateo, California in the United States. Ripcord Networks was founded in 2003. Board members included Steve Wozniak, Apple Computer's co-founder; John McAfee, McAfee Antivirus founder, Ellen Hancock, the former CEO of Exodus Communications, former CTO of Apple Computer, and former EVP of IBM. Ripcord's founder and CEO was Alex Fielding Alex Fielding is an American engineer and manager. He is the CEO and co-founder of Privateer Space with Apple co-founder Steve Wozniak. He was co-founder and CEO of robotics company Ripcord, Inc from 2014 to 2021. Biography Alex Fielding started .... External links www.ripcord.comWired News reference Softwa ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Pablo Honey
''Pablo Honey'' is the debut studio album by the English rock band Radiohead, released on 22 February 1993 in the UK by Parlophone and on 20 April in the US by Capitol Records. It was produced by Sean Slade, Paul Q. Kolderie and Radiohead's co-manager Chris Hufford. Radiohead formed at Abingdon School in Abingdon, Oxforshire, and signed a recording contract with EMI in 1991. Their debut release, the ''Drill'' EP (1992), achieved little success. ''Pablo Honey'' was recorded in three weeks at Chipping Norton Recording Studios in Oxfordshire from September to November 1992. The recording was hampered by Radiohead's lack of studio experience. The singles "Creep", "Anyone Can Play Guitar" and " Stop Whispering" made little impact. However, "Creep" gradually gained international radio play, reaching number seven on the UK Singles Chart after it was reissued in 1993. Radiohead embarked on an aggressive promotional tour in the US supporting Belly and PJ Harvey, followed by a European ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Rip Chords
The Rip Chords were an early-1960s American vocal group, originally known as the Opposites, composed of Phil Stewart and Ernie Bringas. The group eventually expanded into four primary voices, adding Columbia producer Terry Melcher and co-producer Bruce Johnston (best known as a member of the Beach Boys). This group came to be associated with the hot-rod and surf genres of that day, although their first single ("Here I Stand") did not reflect those styles. They recorded for Columbia Records in Hollywood from 1962 to 1965. The group placed five singles on the ''Billboard'' Hot 100. They are best known for their number-four single: "Hey Little Cobra". Group history Stewart and Bringas became acquainted during the mid-1950s as students at Inglewood High School (about ten miles south of Hollywood). They discovered some complementary musical talents and struck up a friendship. Encouraged by their singing compatibility, they were determined to secure a recording contract. They eve ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
