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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: Common meanings * String * Thin rope * Twine * Cord (unit) used for measuring woo ... [...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 string, cord, or chain wound on a spring-loaded spindle that engages a mechanism when it is pulled. It is most commonly use ... 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 ou ... [...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. Promo ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ripcord (Amusement Park Ride)
Skycoaster is the name of a free-fall and flight-simulating amusement park attraction produced and managed by Skycoaster Company, LLC.. On the Skycoaster, riders in groups of 1 to 3 are harnessed in specialized Flight Suits (in a face-down, prone position), and are winched to the top of a launch tower; the riders then pull a ripcord to engage their “flight”, upon which they swing several times from a cable tether, back and forth, until finally brought to a rest. The attraction is often compared to a combination of skydiving, bungee jumping, and hang gliding. There are currently over 80 Skycoasters in operation all around the world, ranging in heights from . The ride can be found on every continent but Antarctica. Most locations operate as upcharge attractions with an additional fare charged to riders who have already paid general admission to the park. Many installations use a variation of the "Skycoaster" model name, whereas others use a custom name like Dare Devil Dive ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ripcord (TV Series)
''Ripcord'' was an American syndicated television series starring Larry Pennell, with Ken Curtis, which 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) handsome, audacious, intrepid, clever, courageous, cunning, headstrong, brave. * Ken Curtis as James "Jim" Buckley (skydiver) older, level-headed mentor and best buddy to Ted McKeever. * Paul Comi as Chuck Lambert (airplane pilot) - this character was phased out midway through first season, replaced by... * Shug Fisher as Charli ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Rip Cord (G
To rip is the act of tearing an object. Rip may also refer to: Places * Nioro du Rip, a town in the southern Kaolack Region of Senegal * 7711 Říp, an asteroid * Rip Bridge, New South Wales Australia * Říp, a mountain in the Czech Republic * Rip Point, South Shetland Islands, Antarctica * The Rip, entrance to Port Phillip from Bass Strait in Victoria, Australia * Ríp, a farm and church site in Iceland People * Rip (given name) * Rip (nickname) * Rip (surname) * Rip, pseudonym of the French revue writer Georges Gabriel Thenon * Rip Hawk, ring name of American professional wrestler Harvey Maurice Evers * Rip Morgan, ring name of New Zealand professional wrestler Michael Morgan (born 1957) * Rip Oliver, ring name of American professional wrestler Larry Richard Oliver * Rip Rogers, ring name of American professional wrestler Mark Sciarra (born 1954) * Rip Sawyer, ring name of American professional wrestler Sidney F. Garrison (fl. 1980s-1990s) * H. Ripley Rawlings IV ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Beyblade
Beyblade (Japanese: ベイブレード ''Beiburēdo'') is a battling spinning top toyline and multimedia franchise developed by Takara Tomy. Beyblades were inspired by the old "beigoma" spinning tops in olden Asia. The first modern Beyblade was released in July, 1999. It was called "Spin Dragoon" and also was called "Ultimate Dragoon." Originally developed by Takara, it was first released in Japan in July 1999 along with a related manga 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, such as Hasbro in most Western countries and Sonokong in South Korea. In ''Beyblade'', participants compete in battles between two or more spinning tops called "Beyblades", or ''Beys''. A Beyblade typically consists of multiple parts, and players can combine parts to create their own combination. The parts from each iteration of ''Beyblade'' are incompatible wi ... [...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 fiber-optic communication in 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 and a 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 formed into ribbons or ... [...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'' *''Gorkamorka ''Gorkamorka'' is a tabletop skirmish wargame produced by Games Workshop. It is set on the desert world of Angelis in the Warhammer 40,000 setting, and prominently features Orks. The player takes control of a group of warriors with the object ...'' 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 Exodus Communications, the world's largest web hosting provider at the time, was a data center provider that provided retail and commercial server colocation and was an Internet service provider to dot-com businesses. Exodus went public in 1998 ..., former CTO of Apple Computer, and former EVP of IBM. Ripcord's founder and CEO was Alex Fielding and John Adams. External links www.ripcord.comWired New ... [...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 1993 in the US by Capitol Records. It was produced by Sean Slade, Paul Q. Kolderie and Radiohead's co-manager Chris Hufford. Radiohead formed in 1985 at Abingdon School in Abingdon, Oxfordshire, and signed a recording contract with EMI in 1991. Their debut EP, ''Drill'' (1992), achieved little success. For their debut album, Radiohead's management targeted the American market and chose American producers. ''Pablo Honey'' was recorded in three weeks at Chipping Norton Recording Studios in Oxfordshire in 1992. The recording was hampered by Radiohead's lack of studio experience. The singles " Creep", "Anyone Can Play Guitar" and " Stop Whispering" initially 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 ... [...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 Ernie Bringas and Phil Stewart. 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 Bringas and Stewart 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 ev ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
