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Raketenjagdpanzer Raketenjagdpanzer (literally: rocket hunting tank) is the designation of a range of German dedicated tank destroyers equipped with anti-tank guided missiles. Four different Raketenjagdpanzer have been used so far:
Raketenjagdpanzer 1 The Raketenjagdpanzer 1 was the first such vehicle in service with the Federal (West) German Armed Forces and began service with them in 1961. Built on the chassis of the Hispano-Suiza HS-30 which was also used on the SchĂĽtzenpanzer SPz 12-3 APC, then armed with twin French SS.
Rakhat Aliyev Rakhat Aliyev (Kazakh: Đ Đ°Ń…Đ°Ń‚ Đлиев)(born 1962) is the First Vice Foreign Minister in the Government of Kazakhstan.Kazakhstan: Democracy, energy, and ambiguity EurasiaNet Aliyev resigned from his position as first deputy chief of the National Security Council on 15 November 2001.
Rakhi Raksha Bandhan (the bond of protection in Hindi) or Rakhi (राखी in DevanÄgarÄ«) is a Hindu festival which celebrates the relationship between brothers and sisters. It is celebrated on the full moon of the month of Shraavana and in 2007 it falls on August 28.
Rakhine people The Rakhine people (; ; formerly Arakanese), an ethnic group of Myanmar, are today recognised as a national race by the Burmese military government, and they form the majority along Rakhine State's coastal regions. They possibly constitute 4% or more of Myanmar's population but no accurate census figures exist.
Rakhine State Rakhine State (formerly Arakan) is a state of Myanmar. Situated the western coast, it is bordered by Chin State in the north, Magway Division, Bago Division and Ayeyarwady Division in the east, the Bay of Bengal to the west, and the Chittagong Division of Bangladesh to the northwest.
Raki (alcoholic beverage) Raki (Turkish: rakı ) is an anise-flavored apéritif that is produced by twice distilling either only suma or suma that has been mixed with ethyl alcohol in traditional copper alembics of 5000 lt volume or less with aniseed. It is similar to several kinds of alcoholic beverages available in the Mediterranean and parts of the Balkans, including pastis, sambuca and ouzo.
Rakia Rakia or rakija (Bulgarian: ракия, Croatian, Bosnian: rakija, Albanian: raki, Macedonian and Serbian: ракиŃĐ°, Slovenian: Ĺľganje, Romanian: rachiu) is hard liquor similar to brandy and vodka, made by distillation of fermented fruits, popular throughout the Balkans. Its alcohol content is normally 40%, but home-produced rakia can be stronger, typically 50 to 60%.
Rakim Rakim (full name Rakim Allah, born William Michael Griffin Jr, January 28 1968, in Wyandanch, Long Island, New York) is an African-American rapper. His new rapping style which was smooth, seemingly effortless, and had remarkably complex rhyming schemes involving internal-rhymes and metaphors.
Raking fire In naval warfare, raking fire is fire directed parallel to the long axis of an enemy ship. Although each shot is directed against a smaller target profile than by shooting broadside and thus more likely to miss the target ship to one side or the other, an individual cannon shot that hits will pass through more of the ship, thereby increasing damage to the hull, sails, and crew.
Rakion Rakion is a free, three-dimensional, fantasy action online game developed by the South Korean company Softnyx. It was in a free "closed" beta testing from August 11 - 25 2005, in a limited group of countries (which included the United States, the UAE and at a later date, Europe).
Rakomelo Rakomelo (Greek: Ďακόμελο; from raki (Ďακί) + meli (ÎĽÎλι), meaning honey) is a drink produced from the hot mixture of tsikoudia/raki with honey and several spices, like cinnamon, cardamom and other regional herbs. It is mainly produced in Crete and other islands of the Aegean sea and it is mainly consumed during the winter as a warm drink.
Rakontur rakontur is a Miami-based production shop run by filmmakers Billy Corben and Alfred Spellman. Together with longtime collaborater David Cypkin, the shop has produced the two features and is working on a third.
Rakoth (Band) Rakoth originally formed in 1996, and are named after a character in Nick Perumov's "Chronicle of Hjorvard" where Rakoth is the half-god, the so-called "True Mage", who had the title "Master Of Darkness".
Rakovac monastery The Rakovac Monastery (Serbian: МанаŃтир Раковац / Manastir Rakovac) is a Serb Orthodox monastery on the Fruška Gora mountain in the northern Serbian province of Vojvodina. According to a legend written in 1704, Rakovac Monastery was founded by a certain man, Raka, courtier of Despot Jovan Branković.
Rakovica, Belgrade Rakovica (Serbian Cyrillic: Раковица) is an urban neighborhood and one of 17 municipalities which constitute the City of Belgrade, the capital of Serbia. It is one of 10 urban municipalities which constitute the Belgrade City proper.
Rakovica, Croatia Rakovica is a village in south-central Croatia, in the region of Kordun south of Karlovac and Slunj, and north of the Plitvice Lakes. The total municipality population is 2,623 (2001), while the village itself has 356 residents.
Rakovski Defence and Staff College The Rakovski Defence and Staff College (), based in Sofia, is Bulgaria's oldest military institution of higher education, officially established on 1 March 1912 with an act of the National Assembly of Bulgaria, but opened on 4 January 1915, delayed due to the Balkan Wars.
Rakowicki Cemetery Rakowicki Cemetery is one of the bigest cemeteries in KrakĂłw, Poland. Founded in the begining of the 19th century, it was expanded several times, and is the place of burial of many notable former inhabitants of the city of KrakĂłw.
Raksha (Jungle Books) Raksha the Demon (or Mother Wolf as initially named) is a fictional character featured in Rudyard Kipling's Mowgli stories, collected in The Jungle Book and The Second Jungle Book. She is a female wolf, member of an Indian pack, who while suckling her own cubs decides also to adopt a human "cub" that her mate Father Wolf has found wandering in the jungle, naming him "Mowgli" (which means "frog" in the Speech of the Jungle) because of his hairlessness.
Raksha Technologies Raksha Technologies is an India-based dedicated Enterprise Security Solutions Provider in the areas of antivirus, firewall, digital signature, and authentication. They have offices in Chennai and Coimbatore and serve a number of corporate, SME and educational institutions.
Rakshasa (Dungeons & Dragons) In the Dungeons & Dragons role-playing game, a rakshasa is a type of evil outsider from the lawful evil parts of the Outer Planes, though the fact they have the Native subtype suggests that most live on the Material Plane. They are powerful sorcerers and, although they disdain physical fighting as ignoble, can be dangerous in close combat as well.
Rakshasa Kingdom Rakshasas were a group tribes, mentioned along with others like Devas (including Rudras, Maruts, Vasus and Adityas), Asuras (including Daityas, Danavas and Kalakeyas), Pisachas, Gandharvas, Kimpurushas, Vanaras, Suparnas, Kinnaras, Bhutas and Yakshas. Ravana was the most famous Rakshasa who ruled from the Trikuta mountains (Adem's Peak) of Lanka where the climatic conditions were similar to Himalayas.
Rakuita Vakalalabure Ratu Rakuita Saurara Vakalalabure (born 1962) is a Fijian lawyer and politician. As a candidate of the Conservative Alliance (CAMV), he was elected to the House of Representatives, winning the Cakaudrove West Fijian Communal Constituency in the parliamentary election of 2001, following in his footsteps of his father, Ratu Tevita Vakalalabure, who was Vunivalu (Paramount Chief) of Natewa, in Cakaudrove Province, and who served in both houses of Parliament during the 1990s.
Rakusen's Rakusen’s is a British kosher food manufacturer established in 1900 in Leeds, where it continues to operate today. Although best-known for its matzoh, matzoh meal and matzoh crackers, it also produces soups, beans, Tomor margarine, and other products.
Rakvere Rakvere (formerly, Wesenberg or Wesenbergh in German) is a town in North Estonia, county seat of Lääne-Viru County, 20 km south of the Gulf of Finland. Rakvere is mainly known for its historic stone castle atop Vallimägi hill.
Rakyat Merdeka Rakyat Merdeka ("Free People") is an Indonesian daily tabloid newspaper, owned by the country’s largest media group Jawa Pos. The newspaper has gained prominence as a result of its controversial headlines and its "gritty, often abrasive, style" Discussion of censorship by Amnesty International, with articles and caricatures that frequently strongly criticize the political establishment.
Rakyat Merdeka dingo cartoon controversy The Rakyat Merdeka Dingo cartoon controversy began after a front page editorial cartoon depicting the Australian Prime Minister John Howard and Australian Foreign Minister Alexander Downer as dingoes were published in the Indonesian newspaper Rakyat Merdeka on 27 March 2006 to protest the acceptance by Australia of refugees from the Indonesian province of West Papua.
Ralahine The Ralahine Commune was a co-operative society founded in 1831 on the estate of John Vandeleur at Ralahine, County Clare. In an attempt to keep his tenants away from secret societies like the “Ribbonmen”, he brought a socialist called Thomas Craig from England to advise him on the establishment of the commune, which came into existence on the 7th November 1831.
Ralé Rasic Ralé Rašić OAM (born December 26, 1935 in Mostar, Bosnia and Herzegovina The Rale Rasic Story: The Socceroos First World Cup Coach, as told to Ray Gatt, New Holland Publishers, Frenchs Forest, NSW, 2006. ISBN 1741104645(then Yugoslavia)) is an Australian former football player, coach and media personality of Serbian descent.
Ralbalderstræde Forever "Rabalderstræde Forever" was released in 1991 on CD and as a double album. It is the definitive compilation as it contains all the essential songs (although some might miss "Bingo" or "This is my life") in chronogical order.
Raleb Majadele Raleb Majadele (born April 5, 1953 in Baka el-Garbia, Israel) is an Israeli politician and, since mid 2004, a member of the Knesset for the Labor Party. On January 10, 2007, Labor chairman Amir Peretz declared his intention to appoint him as minister of science, culture and sport, which would make him the first Israeli Arab Muslim to serve as a cabinet minister.
Ralegh Radford Courtenay Arthur Ralegh Radford (Hillingdon, Middlesex, 7 November 1900 — Cullompton, Devon, 27 January 1999) was an English archaeologist and historian who pioneered the exploration of the Dark Ages of Britain and popularized his findings in many official guides and surveys for the Office of Works. His scholarly work appeared in articles in the major British journals, such as Medieval Archaeology or the Proceedings of the British Academy and in the various Transactions of archaeological societies..
Raleigh Bicycle Company The Raleigh Bicycle Company is an English bicycle manufacturer originally based in Nottingham in central England. From 1929 to 1935 Raleigh produced a line of three-wheel motorcycles and cars, leading to the formation of the Reliant Company.
Raleigh Elite Raleigh Elite are an American soccer team, founded in 2002. The team is a member of the United Soccer Leagues Premier Development League (PDL), the fourth tier of the American Soccer Pyramid, and plays in the Southeast Division of the Southern Conference against teams from Atlanta, Bradenton, Cocoa, Greensboro, Nashville, Orlando and West Palm Beach.
Raleigh Express The Raleigh Express was a soccer club that competed in the United Soccer Leagues from 1993 to 2000. Based in Raleigh, North Carolina, the club started as the Raleigh Flyers in the USISL before moving to the A-League in 1997.
Raleigh Hills, Oregon Raleigh Hills is a census-designated place and neighborhood within the metropolitan area of Portland, Oregon, in the United States. It is located in the southwest hills in Washington County, with Beaverton to the west, West Slope to the north, and Progress and Garden Home to the south.
Raleigh IceCaps The Raleigh Icecaps were a minor-league hockey team from 1991 to 1998, as members of the East Coast Hockey League. They played their home games at Dorton Arena, located at the North Carolina State Fairgrounds, for that period of time.
Raleigh International Hong Kong Raleigh International Hong Kong (RIHK) (國際雷ĺ©č¨ĺŠ) is an approved charity run by a voluntary committee comprising mainly of ex-Venturers. It aims at developing the young people's potentials: improving leadership skills and enhancing self-confidence and team spirit.
Raleigh McKenzie Raleigh McKenzie was an American football player who played guard for the Washington Redskins from 1985 to 1994. McKenzie was the epitome of the "Hogs" depth amidst the Redskins famed 1980s and early 1990s offensive line.
Raleigh Tavern Raleigh Tavern in Williamsburg, Virginia gained some fame in the pre-Revolutionary War Colony of Virginia as a gathering place for the Burgesses after several Royal Governors officially dissolved the House of Burgesses, the elected legislative body, when their actions did not suit the Crown. Such dissension became more common between the end of the French and Indian War in 1763 and the outbreak of the American Revolution in 1776.
Raleigh-Durham Skyhawks The Raleigh-Durham Skyhawks were an American football team headquartered in Raleigh, North Carolina that played for one season in 1991 in the World League of American Football (WLAF). The name was inspired by the Wright brothers' flights on the Outer Banks of North Carolina.
Raley Field Raley Field is the home of the Sacramento River Cats minor league baseball team in the Pacific Coast League. Raley Field was built on the site of old warehouses and railyards, in West Sacramento, California, USA across the Sacramento River from the California State Capitol.
Raley's The Raley's Family of Fine Stores is a privately owned supermarket chain that operates 138 stores under the Raley's, Bel Air Markets, Nob Hill Foods, and Food Source banners in northern California, Nevada, and New Mexico. Founded in 1935 by Thomas P.
Ralf Bartels Ralf Bartels (born February 21, 1978 in Stavenhagen, Germany, then GDR) is a German shot-putter. He became European Champion at the 2006 European Championships in Athletics in Gothenburg, Sweden after beating Belarusian Andrei Mikhnevich with a final put of 21.
Ralf HĂĽtter Ralf HĂĽtter (born 20 August 1946 in Krefeld, Germany) is the lead singer, keyboardist, and reportedly "band leader" of Kraftwerk and is usually the one interviewed. His deep, noticeably accented tenor voice helped to set Kraftwerk apart from other musical groups.
Ralf Hotchkiss Ralf Hotchkiss is an inventor and Whirlwind wheelchair designer whose company, Whirlwind Wheelchair International, designs wheelchairs for use and manufacture in developing countries, involving wheelchair riders in all of its projects and activities. The organization's mission is "to make it possible for every person in the developing world who needs a wheelchair to obtain one that will lead to maximum personal independence and integration into society.
Ralf Lofstad Ralf Gundersen Lofstad (Born July 21, 1974 in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam) is a Norwegian musician, composer, and journalist, most noted for his work with rock groups Violet Scene and Still Doing Sky, on all of whose releases he played and gained co-production credits.
Ralf Salzmann Ralf Salzmann (born February 6, 1955 in Kassel, Hessen) is a former long-distance runner from Germany, who represented West Germany in the men's marathon at the 1984 Summer Olympics in Los Angeles, California. There he finished in 18th position, clocking 2:15:29.
Ralf Sieckmann v Deutsches Patent und Markenamt In trademark law, Sieckmann v German Patent Office (case C-273/00) issued on December 12, 2002, is widely recognised as a landmark decision of the European Court of Justice on the graphical representation of non-conventional trademarks under the European Trade Marks Directive.
Ralf Souquet Ralf Souquet (born 29 November 1968 in Eschweiler, Germany) is a professional pool and billiards player. Since 1981, he has won more than 200 tournament titles, including 41 German Championship titles and 32 European Championship titles.
Ralf Wadephul Ralf Wadephul (born 1958) is a German keyboardist/composer who collaborated with Tangerine Dream (Edgar Froese, Paul Haslinger) in the late 1980s on their first 'Melrose Years' album Optical Race (1988). While all the material on this album was composed by Froese and Haslinger prior to him joining the band, Wadephul did contribute the track "Sun Gate", a romantic ballad type number that features an excellent Edgar Froese guitar solo.
Ralgha nar Hhallas Ralgha "Hobbes" nar Hhallas was the Kilrathi defector from Secret Missions 2: Crusade, though his first appearance was in Vengeance of the Kilrathi. nar Hhallas was the commander of the cruiser Ras Nik'ra, whose doubts about the Kilrathi Empire's righteousness led to his defection (detailed in the novel Freedom Flight).
Ralja The Ralja (Serbian Cyrillic: Раља) is a river in Šumadija region of Serbia, a 51 km-long left tributary to the Jezava, the left arm of the Velika Morava river. It also gives its name to the surrounding Šumadija's subregion of Ralja.
Ralli quilt The women artisans from the world's 7th largest desert Tharparker in Pakistan are part of the world's oldest-surviving quilt making traditions. They make colorful Quilts, Table Runners and hand-embroidered cushions and pillows which are called Ralli Quilt.
Ralliement créditiste Historically in Quebec, Canada, there was a number of political parties that were part of the Canadian social credit movement. There were various parties at different times with different names at the provincial level, all broadly following the social credit philosophy; at various times they had varying degrees of affiliation with the Social Credit Party of Canada at the federal level.
Ralliement créditiste du Québec The Ralliement créditiste du Québec was a provincial political party in Quebec, Canada that operated from 1970 to 1978. (The party was also known as the Parti créditiste from September to December 1973 , contesting the 1973 provincial election under that name.
Rally Argentina The Rally Argentina is an Argentine rally competition and a stage of the World Rally Championship. It's currently the only South American event in the World Rally Championship, and it's held in the Calamuchita area near Villa Carlos Paz in CĂłrdoba Province, on narrow slope roads best known for their watersplashes.
Rally Bike Rally Bike is an arcade game released by Taito Corporation in 1988. Rally Bike is a race game, where the player controls a motorcycle and must cross the finish line before an established number of competitor bikes.
Rally cap A Rally Cap is a baseball cap worn while inside-out or in another unconventional manner while trying to will your team into a come-from-behind rally late in the game. The Rally Cap is a superstition used in baseball.
Rally for Caledonia in the Republic The Rally for Caledonia in the Republic (French: Rassemblement pour une Calédonie dans la République) is a conservative political party in New Caledonia, strongly supportive of the French status of the region; it is affiliated with the French Union for a Popular Movement.
Rally for Culture and Democracy The Rally for Culture and Democracy (French: Rassemblement pour la Culture et la DĂ©mocratie, RCD) is a political party in Algeria. It is a radically secularist party and has its principal power base in parts of Kabylie, a Berber region.
Rally for France and European Independence The Rally for France and European Independence (French: Rassemblement pour la France et l'Indépendance de l'Europe) is a political party in France of the right. It was founded as Rally for France (French: Rassemblement pour la France) by the current party president Charles Pasqua in 1999 and aims to fight against globalisation and European federalism.
Rally for the Republic The Rally for the Republic, also known by its acronym RPR (Rassemblement pour la RĂ©publique), was a French right-wing political party. Originating from the UDR, it was founded by Jacques Chirac in 1976 and posed as the heir of Gaullism.
Rally Finland The Neste Oil Rally Finland (formerly known as 1000 Lakes Rally, renamed 1994 when Neste Oil became the main sponsor, known colloquially in Finland as the Jyväskylän Suurajot or Jyväskylä Great Drive) is a rally event driven in the Jyväskylä area in Central Finland. It is the biggest annually organised public event in the Nordic countries, gathering over 500,000 spectators every year.
Rally GB Rally GB, or Rally Great Britain, is the largest and most high profile motor rally in the United Kingdom. It is a round of the FIA World Rally Championship, and is based in and around the city of Cardiff in Wales.
Rally Indonesia Rally Indonesia is the largest rally racing event held on the island of Indonesia. Currently part of the Asia Pacific Rally Championship (APRC), it has twice been incorporated into the World Rally Championship (WRC) calendar, in 1996 & 1997.
Rally Monkey The Rally Monkey is a mascot of the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim Major League Baseball team. Unlike most other mascots, the Rally Monkey does not appear live; he (or in the video star's case, she) is seen hopping around on the giant Angel Stadium video screens.
Rally New Zealand The Propecia Rally of New Zealand is oldest WRC event to be held in the Southern Hemisphere. Rally New Zealand was first held in Taupo in 1969 and was subsequently staged in Canterbury before moving back to the North Island in 1971.
Rally obedience Rally obedience (also known as Rally or Rally-O) is an American dog sport based on obedience. However, instead of waiting for the judge's orders, the competitors proceed around a course of designated stations with the dog in heel position.
Rally of Democratic Forces (rebel group) The Rally of Democratic Forces (RAFD) is a Chadian rebel group led by Timan Erdimi. It is currently allied to the United Front for Democratic Change rebel group and both are dedicated to overthrowing Erdimi's uncle, the current Chadian President Idriss DĂ©by and his administration.
Rally of Progressive National Democrats The Rally of Progressive National Democrats (Rassemblement des DĂ©mocrats Nationaux Progressistes) is a political party in Haiti. In the presidential elections of 7 February 2006, its candidate Leslie Manigat won 12.
Rally of the Republican Lefts The Rally of the Republican Lefts (Rassemblement des gauches républicaines or RGR) was an electoral entity under the French Fourth Republic composed of the Radical Party, the Democratic and Socialist Union of the Resistance (UDSR) and several conservative groups.
Rally of Turkey The Rally of Turkey was the 13th rally round of the FIA World Rally Championship (WRC) schedule for 2006. It was held from October 13 to October 15, 2006 around Kemer – Kumluca – Antalya in southwestern Turkey on rough, dusty and rocky gravel roads that led up into the mountains where snow sometimes appear.
Rally Report Rally Report was a series of programmes broadcast by the BBC covering the Lombard RAC Rally of Great Britain - then the last round of the World Rally Championship. It ran on BBC2 during the 1980's and 1990's and usually featured previews, a live stage, twice nightly reports and a wrap-up compilation.
Rally Trophy Rally Trophy is a historic PC rally simulation, created by Bugbear Entertainment and JoWood Productions. The cars modelled are Mini Cooper 1275S, Saab 96 V4, Alfa Romeo Giulia GTA, Opel Kadett, Lancia Fulvia, Ford Cortina, Ford Escort MK1 RS2000, Volvo Amazon, Alpine A110 and Lancia Stratos.
Rally-X Rally-X is a maze arcade game that was released by Namco in 1980. It runs on Namco Pac-Man hardware, and was the first Namco game to feature "Special Flags", which would become a recurring object in later games (along with the Galaxian flagship).
Rallycross Rallycross is a spectacular form of sprint style automobile racing, held on a closed mixed-surface racing circuit, with modified production or specially built road cars, similar to the World Rally Cars, although sometimes with more powerful motors. It is mainly popular in the Nordic countries, the Netherlands, Belgium, France and Great Britain.
Rallye CĂ´te d'Ivoire The Rallye CĂ´te d'Ivoire is a rally race held annually in the Ivory Coast in Africa. In common with other races on the continent, it is known for its arduous conditions and high attrition rate among competitors.
Rallye des Pharaons The Rallye des Pharaons is an FIM sanctioned event that takes place in Egypt, with Cairo being both the start and finish point, and covers 3,100 km. It is similar in format to the Paris Dakar Rally in that it takes place in desert conditions and cars, trucks, and motorcycles are all permitted to compete.
Rallying Rallying (international) or rally racing (US) is a form of motor competition that takes place on public or private roads with modified production or specially built road-legal cars. This motorsport is distinguished by running not on a circuit, but instead in a point-to-point format in which participants and their co-drivers drive between set control points (stages), leaving at regular intervals from one or more start points.
Raloxifene Raloxifene is an oral selective estrogen receptor modulator which is used in the prevention of osteoporosis in postmenopausal women. It was announced on April 17, 2006, that raloxifene is as effective as tamoxifen in reducing the incidence of breast cancer in certain high risk groups of females, though with a reduced risk of thromboembolic events and cataracts in patients taking raloxifene versus those taking tamoxifen.
Ralph 'Big Mac' MacSweyn Ralph "Big Mac" MacSweyn (September 8, 1942 – May 21, 1995) was a professional ice hockey player. A native of Hawkesbury, Ontario, MacSweyn played for teams in the NHL, EHL, WHL, AHL, WHA, SHL, NAHL, SLSHL, and the OIHA hockey leagues.
Ralph 'Sonny' Barger Sonny Barger (born October 8,1938 in Modesto, California) is a founding member of the original Oakland, California, USA chapter of Hells Angels (perhaps the most famous motorcycle club in the world), and perhaps the club's best-known member. He is known as the "Godfather of the Hells Angels.
Ralph Adams Cram Ralph Adams Cram, (December_16, 1863 - September_22, 1942), was an important American architect of collegiate and ecclesiastical buildings, often in the gothic style. His work is represented on a number of campuses, including Cornell University, Sweet Briar College, University of Richmond, Williams College, Rice University, Wheaton College in Massachusetts, the United States Military Academy, and St.
Ralph Alger Bagnold Ralph Alger Bagnold, FRS, (April 3 1896 – May 28 1990) was the founder and first commander of the British Army's Long Range Desert Group during World War II. He is also generally considered to have been a pioneer of desert exploration, an acclaim earned for his activities during the 1930s.
Ralph Anderson Ralph Anderson was an American college and professional football player. An offensive end, he played college football at Los Angeles State University, and played professionally in the American Football League for the Los Angeles Chargers in 1960.
Ralph Appelbaum Ralph Appelbaum is a museum designer and planner, based in New York, with offices in London, Beijing and Washington. His firm, Ralph Appelbaum Associates, which he founded in 1978 is the largest interpretive museum design firm in the world.
Ralph Austin Bard Ralph Austin Bard (July 29, 1884 – April 1975) was a Chicago financier and Princeton University graduate (Class of 1906) who served as Assistant Secretary of the Navy, 1941–1944, and as Under Secretary, 1944–1945. He was one of eight members of the Interim Committee appointed to advise President Harry S.
Ralph Avenue (IND Fulton Street Line) Ralph Avenue is a local station on the IND Fulton Street Line of the New York City Subway. Located in Brooklyn at the intersection of Ralph Avenue and Fulton Street, it is served by the train at all times except late nights, when the train assumes service.
Ralph Baker Ralph Robert Baker (born August 25, 1942 in Lewiston, Pennsylvania) is a former professional American football player. He played linebacker at Penn State University, and professionally with the New York Jets in both the American Football League and the National Football League from 1964-1974.
Ralph Bakshi Ralph Bakshi (born October 29 1938 in Haifa, British Mandate of Palestine, now Israel) is an American director of animated and occasionally live-action films. As the American animation industry fell into decline during the 1960s and 1970s, Bakshi tried to bring change to the industry and pioneered adult animation using political commentary and satire.
Ralph Bakshi: The Wizard of Animation Ralph Bakshi: The Wizard of Animation is a documentary included on the DVD of the film Wizards released by 20th Century Fox. In it, director Ralph Bakshi talks about his early days at Terrytoons, why he made cartoons for adults, and the production of Wizards.
Ralph Bankes Sir Ralph Bankes (1631 - 1677) was a servant of the restored Charles II and a knighted member of the Privy Chamber. He is most notable for being the builder of Kingston Lacy, the restored family seat of the Bankes Family.
Ralph Bass Ralph Bass (May 1, 1911–March 5, 1997), born in The Bronx, New York, was an influential rhythm and blues record producer and talent scout for several independent labels and was responsible for many hit records. He was a pioneer in bringing black music into the American mainstream.
Ralph Beard Ralph Milton Beard (born December 2 1927 in Hardinsburg, Kentucky) is an American former college and professional basketball player. He was a member of Adolph Rupp's "Fabulous Five" University of Kentucky basketball team.
Ralph Bernard Snyder Born Ralph Bernard Snyder in Kalamazoo, Michigan on August 19, 1920, he started his career in broadcasting in radio stations in Kalamazoo and in Grand Rapids, Michigan. This was interrupted by his service in the Army Air Forces during World War II, in which he was a flight instructor in Florida.
Ralph Bingham Cloward Ralph Bingham Cloward (born in Salt Lake City, Utah, September 24, 1908, died November 13, 2000) was an American neurosurgeon. He attended the University of Hawaii, finished college in Utah in 1930, thereafter medical school in Utah and finished his degree as a medical doctor at Rush Medical School in Chicago in 1934.
Ralph Blum Ralph Blum is an American New Age author of several books dealing with runes, including The Book of Runes, The Healing Runes, and The Rune Cards. Blum's books - each packaged with a set of ceramic runestones or cardstock rune cards - have drawn criticism from some rune enthusiasts for including a non-traditional blank rune and rearranging the runes from their traditional order, as well as for Blum's non-traditional interpretation of some of the rune meanings.
Ralph Borsodi Ralph Borsodi (1886 – October 26, 1977) was an economic theorist and practical experimenter interested in ways of living useful to the modern person or family desiring greater self-direction and self-reliance (especially so during the Great Depression). Much of his theory related to living in rural surroundings on a modern homestead.
Raketenjagdpanzer 1 The Raketenjagdpanzer 1 was the first such vehicle in service with the Federal (West) German Armed Forces and began service with them in 1961. Built on the chassis of the Hispano-Suiza HS-30 which was also used on the SchĂĽtzenpanzer SPz 12-3 APC, then armed with twin French SS.
Rakhat Aliyev Rakhat Aliyev (Kazakh: Đ Đ°Ń…Đ°Ń‚ Đлиев)(born 1962) is the First Vice Foreign Minister in the Government of Kazakhstan.Kazakhstan: Democracy, energy, and ambiguity EurasiaNet Aliyev resigned from his position as first deputy chief of the National Security Council on 15 November 2001.
Rakhi Raksha Bandhan (the bond of protection in Hindi) or Rakhi (राखी in DevanÄgarÄ«) is a Hindu festival which celebrates the relationship between brothers and sisters. It is celebrated on the full moon of the month of Shraavana and in 2007 it falls on August 28.
Rakhine people The Rakhine people (; ; formerly Arakanese), an ethnic group of Myanmar, are today recognised as a national race by the Burmese military government, and they form the majority along Rakhine State's coastal regions. They possibly constitute 4% or more of Myanmar's population but no accurate census figures exist.
Rakhine State Rakhine State (formerly Arakan) is a state of Myanmar. Situated the western coast, it is bordered by Chin State in the north, Magway Division, Bago Division and Ayeyarwady Division in the east, the Bay of Bengal to the west, and the Chittagong Division of Bangladesh to the northwest.
Raki (alcoholic beverage) Raki (Turkish: rakı ) is an anise-flavored apéritif that is produced by twice distilling either only suma or suma that has been mixed with ethyl alcohol in traditional copper alembics of 5000 lt volume or less with aniseed. It is similar to several kinds of alcoholic beverages available in the Mediterranean and parts of the Balkans, including pastis, sambuca and ouzo.
Rakia Rakia or rakija (Bulgarian: ракия, Croatian, Bosnian: rakija, Albanian: raki, Macedonian and Serbian: ракиŃĐ°, Slovenian: Ĺľganje, Romanian: rachiu) is hard liquor similar to brandy and vodka, made by distillation of fermented fruits, popular throughout the Balkans. Its alcohol content is normally 40%, but home-produced rakia can be stronger, typically 50 to 60%.
Rakim Rakim (full name Rakim Allah, born William Michael Griffin Jr, January 28 1968, in Wyandanch, Long Island, New York) is an African-American rapper. His new rapping style which was smooth, seemingly effortless, and had remarkably complex rhyming schemes involving internal-rhymes and metaphors.
Raking fire In naval warfare, raking fire is fire directed parallel to the long axis of an enemy ship. Although each shot is directed against a smaller target profile than by shooting broadside and thus more likely to miss the target ship to one side or the other, an individual cannon shot that hits will pass through more of the ship, thereby increasing damage to the hull, sails, and crew.
Rakion Rakion is a free, three-dimensional, fantasy action online game developed by the South Korean company Softnyx. It was in a free "closed" beta testing from August 11 - 25 2005, in a limited group of countries (which included the United States, the UAE and at a later date, Europe).
Rakomelo Rakomelo (Greek: Ďακόμελο; from raki (Ďακί) + meli (ÎĽÎλι), meaning honey) is a drink produced from the hot mixture of tsikoudia/raki with honey and several spices, like cinnamon, cardamom and other regional herbs. It is mainly produced in Crete and other islands of the Aegean sea and it is mainly consumed during the winter as a warm drink.
Rakontur rakontur is a Miami-based production shop run by filmmakers Billy Corben and Alfred Spellman. Together with longtime collaborater David Cypkin, the shop has produced the two features and is working on a third.
Rakoth (Band) Rakoth originally formed in 1996, and are named after a character in Nick Perumov's "Chronicle of Hjorvard" where Rakoth is the half-god, the so-called "True Mage", who had the title "Master Of Darkness".
Rakovac monastery The Rakovac Monastery (Serbian: МанаŃтир Раковац / Manastir Rakovac) is a Serb Orthodox monastery on the Fruška Gora mountain in the northern Serbian province of Vojvodina. According to a legend written in 1704, Rakovac Monastery was founded by a certain man, Raka, courtier of Despot Jovan Branković.
Rakovica, Belgrade Rakovica (Serbian Cyrillic: Раковица) is an urban neighborhood and one of 17 municipalities which constitute the City of Belgrade, the capital of Serbia. It is one of 10 urban municipalities which constitute the Belgrade City proper.
Rakovica, Croatia Rakovica is a village in south-central Croatia, in the region of Kordun south of Karlovac and Slunj, and north of the Plitvice Lakes. The total municipality population is 2,623 (2001), while the village itself has 356 residents.
Rakovski Defence and Staff College The Rakovski Defence and Staff College (), based in Sofia, is Bulgaria's oldest military institution of higher education, officially established on 1 March 1912 with an act of the National Assembly of Bulgaria, but opened on 4 January 1915, delayed due to the Balkan Wars.
Rakowicki Cemetery Rakowicki Cemetery is one of the bigest cemeteries in KrakĂłw, Poland. Founded in the begining of the 19th century, it was expanded several times, and is the place of burial of many notable former inhabitants of the city of KrakĂłw.
Raksha (Jungle Books) Raksha the Demon (or Mother Wolf as initially named) is a fictional character featured in Rudyard Kipling's Mowgli stories, collected in The Jungle Book and The Second Jungle Book. She is a female wolf, member of an Indian pack, who while suckling her own cubs decides also to adopt a human "cub" that her mate Father Wolf has found wandering in the jungle, naming him "Mowgli" (which means "frog" in the Speech of the Jungle) because of his hairlessness.
Raksha Technologies Raksha Technologies is an India-based dedicated Enterprise Security Solutions Provider in the areas of antivirus, firewall, digital signature, and authentication. They have offices in Chennai and Coimbatore and serve a number of corporate, SME and educational institutions.
Rakshasa (Dungeons & Dragons) In the Dungeons & Dragons role-playing game, a rakshasa is a type of evil outsider from the lawful evil parts of the Outer Planes, though the fact they have the Native subtype suggests that most live on the Material Plane. They are powerful sorcerers and, although they disdain physical fighting as ignoble, can be dangerous in close combat as well.
Rakshasa Kingdom Rakshasas were a group tribes, mentioned along with others like Devas (including Rudras, Maruts, Vasus and Adityas), Asuras (including Daityas, Danavas and Kalakeyas), Pisachas, Gandharvas, Kimpurushas, Vanaras, Suparnas, Kinnaras, Bhutas and Yakshas. Ravana was the most famous Rakshasa who ruled from the Trikuta mountains (Adem's Peak) of Lanka where the climatic conditions were similar to Himalayas.
Rakuita Vakalalabure Ratu Rakuita Saurara Vakalalabure (born 1962) is a Fijian lawyer and politician. As a candidate of the Conservative Alliance (CAMV), he was elected to the House of Representatives, winning the Cakaudrove West Fijian Communal Constituency in the parliamentary election of 2001, following in his footsteps of his father, Ratu Tevita Vakalalabure, who was Vunivalu (Paramount Chief) of Natewa, in Cakaudrove Province, and who served in both houses of Parliament during the 1990s.
Rakusen's Rakusen’s is a British kosher food manufacturer established in 1900 in Leeds, where it continues to operate today. Although best-known for its matzoh, matzoh meal and matzoh crackers, it also produces soups, beans, Tomor margarine, and other products.
Rakvere Rakvere (formerly, Wesenberg or Wesenbergh in German) is a town in North Estonia, county seat of Lääne-Viru County, 20 km south of the Gulf of Finland. Rakvere is mainly known for its historic stone castle atop Vallimägi hill.
Rakyat Merdeka Rakyat Merdeka ("Free People") is an Indonesian daily tabloid newspaper, owned by the country’s largest media group Jawa Pos. The newspaper has gained prominence as a result of its controversial headlines and its "gritty, often abrasive, style" Discussion of censorship by Amnesty International, with articles and caricatures that frequently strongly criticize the political establishment.
Rakyat Merdeka dingo cartoon controversy The Rakyat Merdeka Dingo cartoon controversy began after a front page editorial cartoon depicting the Australian Prime Minister John Howard and Australian Foreign Minister Alexander Downer as dingoes were published in the Indonesian newspaper Rakyat Merdeka on 27 March 2006 to protest the acceptance by Australia of refugees from the Indonesian province of West Papua.
Ralahine The Ralahine Commune was a co-operative society founded in 1831 on the estate of John Vandeleur at Ralahine, County Clare. In an attempt to keep his tenants away from secret societies like the “Ribbonmen”, he brought a socialist called Thomas Craig from England to advise him on the establishment of the commune, which came into existence on the 7th November 1831.
Ralé Rasic Ralé Rašić OAM (born December 26, 1935 in Mostar, Bosnia and Herzegovina The Rale Rasic Story: The Socceroos First World Cup Coach, as told to Ray Gatt, New Holland Publishers, Frenchs Forest, NSW, 2006. ISBN 1741104645(then Yugoslavia)) is an Australian former football player, coach and media personality of Serbian descent.
Ralbalderstræde Forever "Rabalderstræde Forever" was released in 1991 on CD and as a double album. It is the definitive compilation as it contains all the essential songs (although some might miss "Bingo" or "This is my life") in chronogical order.
Raleb Majadele Raleb Majadele (born April 5, 1953 in Baka el-Garbia, Israel) is an Israeli politician and, since mid 2004, a member of the Knesset for the Labor Party. On January 10, 2007, Labor chairman Amir Peretz declared his intention to appoint him as minister of science, culture and sport, which would make him the first Israeli Arab Muslim to serve as a cabinet minister.
Ralegh Radford Courtenay Arthur Ralegh Radford (Hillingdon, Middlesex, 7 November 1900 — Cullompton, Devon, 27 January 1999) was an English archaeologist and historian who pioneered the exploration of the Dark Ages of Britain and popularized his findings in many official guides and surveys for the Office of Works. His scholarly work appeared in articles in the major British journals, such as Medieval Archaeology or the Proceedings of the British Academy and in the various Transactions of archaeological societies..
Raleigh Bicycle Company The Raleigh Bicycle Company is an English bicycle manufacturer originally based in Nottingham in central England. From 1929 to 1935 Raleigh produced a line of three-wheel motorcycles and cars, leading to the formation of the Reliant Company.
Raleigh Elite Raleigh Elite are an American soccer team, founded in 2002. The team is a member of the United Soccer Leagues Premier Development League (PDL), the fourth tier of the American Soccer Pyramid, and plays in the Southeast Division of the Southern Conference against teams from Atlanta, Bradenton, Cocoa, Greensboro, Nashville, Orlando and West Palm Beach.
Raleigh Express The Raleigh Express was a soccer club that competed in the United Soccer Leagues from 1993 to 2000. Based in Raleigh, North Carolina, the club started as the Raleigh Flyers in the USISL before moving to the A-League in 1997.
Raleigh Hills, Oregon Raleigh Hills is a census-designated place and neighborhood within the metropolitan area of Portland, Oregon, in the United States. It is located in the southwest hills in Washington County, with Beaverton to the west, West Slope to the north, and Progress and Garden Home to the south.
Raleigh IceCaps The Raleigh Icecaps were a minor-league hockey team from 1991 to 1998, as members of the East Coast Hockey League. They played their home games at Dorton Arena, located at the North Carolina State Fairgrounds, for that period of time.
Raleigh International Hong Kong Raleigh International Hong Kong (RIHK) (國際雷ĺ©č¨ĺŠ) is an approved charity run by a voluntary committee comprising mainly of ex-Venturers. It aims at developing the young people's potentials: improving leadership skills and enhancing self-confidence and team spirit.
Raleigh McKenzie Raleigh McKenzie was an American football player who played guard for the Washington Redskins from 1985 to 1994. McKenzie was the epitome of the "Hogs" depth amidst the Redskins famed 1980s and early 1990s offensive line.
Raleigh Tavern Raleigh Tavern in Williamsburg, Virginia gained some fame in the pre-Revolutionary War Colony of Virginia as a gathering place for the Burgesses after several Royal Governors officially dissolved the House of Burgesses, the elected legislative body, when their actions did not suit the Crown. Such dissension became more common between the end of the French and Indian War in 1763 and the outbreak of the American Revolution in 1776.
Raleigh-Durham Skyhawks The Raleigh-Durham Skyhawks were an American football team headquartered in Raleigh, North Carolina that played for one season in 1991 in the World League of American Football (WLAF). The name was inspired by the Wright brothers' flights on the Outer Banks of North Carolina.
Raley Field Raley Field is the home of the Sacramento River Cats minor league baseball team in the Pacific Coast League. Raley Field was built on the site of old warehouses and railyards, in West Sacramento, California, USA across the Sacramento River from the California State Capitol.
Raley's The Raley's Family of Fine Stores is a privately owned supermarket chain that operates 138 stores under the Raley's, Bel Air Markets, Nob Hill Foods, and Food Source banners in northern California, Nevada, and New Mexico. Founded in 1935 by Thomas P.
Ralf Bartels Ralf Bartels (born February 21, 1978 in Stavenhagen, Germany, then GDR) is a German shot-putter. He became European Champion at the 2006 European Championships in Athletics in Gothenburg, Sweden after beating Belarusian Andrei Mikhnevich with a final put of 21.
Ralf HĂĽtter Ralf HĂĽtter (born 20 August 1946 in Krefeld, Germany) is the lead singer, keyboardist, and reportedly "band leader" of Kraftwerk and is usually the one interviewed. His deep, noticeably accented tenor voice helped to set Kraftwerk apart from other musical groups.
Ralf Hotchkiss Ralf Hotchkiss is an inventor and Whirlwind wheelchair designer whose company, Whirlwind Wheelchair International, designs wheelchairs for use and manufacture in developing countries, involving wheelchair riders in all of its projects and activities. The organization's mission is "to make it possible for every person in the developing world who needs a wheelchair to obtain one that will lead to maximum personal independence and integration into society.
Ralf Lofstad Ralf Gundersen Lofstad (Born July 21, 1974 in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam) is a Norwegian musician, composer, and journalist, most noted for his work with rock groups Violet Scene and Still Doing Sky, on all of whose releases he played and gained co-production credits.
Ralf Salzmann Ralf Salzmann (born February 6, 1955 in Kassel, Hessen) is a former long-distance runner from Germany, who represented West Germany in the men's marathon at the 1984 Summer Olympics in Los Angeles, California. There he finished in 18th position, clocking 2:15:29.
Ralf Sieckmann v Deutsches Patent und Markenamt In trademark law, Sieckmann v German Patent Office (case C-273/00) issued on December 12, 2002, is widely recognised as a landmark decision of the European Court of Justice on the graphical representation of non-conventional trademarks under the European Trade Marks Directive.
Ralf Souquet Ralf Souquet (born 29 November 1968 in Eschweiler, Germany) is a professional pool and billiards player. Since 1981, he has won more than 200 tournament titles, including 41 German Championship titles and 32 European Championship titles.
Ralf Wadephul Ralf Wadephul (born 1958) is a German keyboardist/composer who collaborated with Tangerine Dream (Edgar Froese, Paul Haslinger) in the late 1980s on their first 'Melrose Years' album Optical Race (1988). While all the material on this album was composed by Froese and Haslinger prior to him joining the band, Wadephul did contribute the track "Sun Gate", a romantic ballad type number that features an excellent Edgar Froese guitar solo.
Ralgha nar Hhallas Ralgha "Hobbes" nar Hhallas was the Kilrathi defector from Secret Missions 2: Crusade, though his first appearance was in Vengeance of the Kilrathi. nar Hhallas was the commander of the cruiser Ras Nik'ra, whose doubts about the Kilrathi Empire's righteousness led to his defection (detailed in the novel Freedom Flight).
Ralja The Ralja (Serbian Cyrillic: Раља) is a river in Šumadija region of Serbia, a 51 km-long left tributary to the Jezava, the left arm of the Velika Morava river. It also gives its name to the surrounding Šumadija's subregion of Ralja.
Ralli quilt The women artisans from the world's 7th largest desert Tharparker in Pakistan are part of the world's oldest-surviving quilt making traditions. They make colorful Quilts, Table Runners and hand-embroidered cushions and pillows which are called Ralli Quilt.
Ralliement créditiste Historically in Quebec, Canada, there was a number of political parties that were part of the Canadian social credit movement. There were various parties at different times with different names at the provincial level, all broadly following the social credit philosophy; at various times they had varying degrees of affiliation with the Social Credit Party of Canada at the federal level.
Ralliement créditiste du Québec The Ralliement créditiste du Québec was a provincial political party in Quebec, Canada that operated from 1970 to 1978. (The party was also known as the Parti créditiste from September to December 1973 , contesting the 1973 provincial election under that name.
Rally Argentina The Rally Argentina is an Argentine rally competition and a stage of the World Rally Championship. It's currently the only South American event in the World Rally Championship, and it's held in the Calamuchita area near Villa Carlos Paz in CĂłrdoba Province, on narrow slope roads best known for their watersplashes.
Rally Bike Rally Bike is an arcade game released by Taito Corporation in 1988. Rally Bike is a race game, where the player controls a motorcycle and must cross the finish line before an established number of competitor bikes.
Rally cap A Rally Cap is a baseball cap worn while inside-out or in another unconventional manner while trying to will your team into a come-from-behind rally late in the game. The Rally Cap is a superstition used in baseball.
Rally for Caledonia in the Republic The Rally for Caledonia in the Republic (French: Rassemblement pour une Calédonie dans la République) is a conservative political party in New Caledonia, strongly supportive of the French status of the region; it is affiliated with the French Union for a Popular Movement.
Rally for Culture and Democracy The Rally for Culture and Democracy (French: Rassemblement pour la Culture et la DĂ©mocratie, RCD) is a political party in Algeria. It is a radically secularist party and has its principal power base in parts of Kabylie, a Berber region.
Rally for France and European Independence The Rally for France and European Independence (French: Rassemblement pour la France et l'Indépendance de l'Europe) is a political party in France of the right. It was founded as Rally for France (French: Rassemblement pour la France) by the current party president Charles Pasqua in 1999 and aims to fight against globalisation and European federalism.
Rally for the Republic The Rally for the Republic, also known by its acronym RPR (Rassemblement pour la RĂ©publique), was a French right-wing political party. Originating from the UDR, it was founded by Jacques Chirac in 1976 and posed as the heir of Gaullism.
Rally Finland The Neste Oil Rally Finland (formerly known as 1000 Lakes Rally, renamed 1994 when Neste Oil became the main sponsor, known colloquially in Finland as the Jyväskylän Suurajot or Jyväskylä Great Drive) is a rally event driven in the Jyväskylä area in Central Finland. It is the biggest annually organised public event in the Nordic countries, gathering over 500,000 spectators every year.
Rally GB Rally GB, or Rally Great Britain, is the largest and most high profile motor rally in the United Kingdom. It is a round of the FIA World Rally Championship, and is based in and around the city of Cardiff in Wales.
Rally Indonesia Rally Indonesia is the largest rally racing event held on the island of Indonesia. Currently part of the Asia Pacific Rally Championship (APRC), it has twice been incorporated into the World Rally Championship (WRC) calendar, in 1996 & 1997.
Rally Monkey The Rally Monkey is a mascot of the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim Major League Baseball team. Unlike most other mascots, the Rally Monkey does not appear live; he (or in the video star's case, she) is seen hopping around on the giant Angel Stadium video screens.
Rally New Zealand The Propecia Rally of New Zealand is oldest WRC event to be held in the Southern Hemisphere. Rally New Zealand was first held in Taupo in 1969 and was subsequently staged in Canterbury before moving back to the North Island in 1971.
Rally obedience Rally obedience (also known as Rally or Rally-O) is an American dog sport based on obedience. However, instead of waiting for the judge's orders, the competitors proceed around a course of designated stations with the dog in heel position.
Rally of Democratic Forces (rebel group) The Rally of Democratic Forces (RAFD) is a Chadian rebel group led by Timan Erdimi. It is currently allied to the United Front for Democratic Change rebel group and both are dedicated to overthrowing Erdimi's uncle, the current Chadian President Idriss DĂ©by and his administration.
Rally of Progressive National Democrats The Rally of Progressive National Democrats (Rassemblement des DĂ©mocrats Nationaux Progressistes) is a political party in Haiti. In the presidential elections of 7 February 2006, its candidate Leslie Manigat won 12.
Rally of the Republican Lefts The Rally of the Republican Lefts (Rassemblement des gauches républicaines or RGR) was an electoral entity under the French Fourth Republic composed of the Radical Party, the Democratic and Socialist Union of the Resistance (UDSR) and several conservative groups.
Rally of Turkey The Rally of Turkey was the 13th rally round of the FIA World Rally Championship (WRC) schedule for 2006. It was held from October 13 to October 15, 2006 around Kemer – Kumluca – Antalya in southwestern Turkey on rough, dusty and rocky gravel roads that led up into the mountains where snow sometimes appear.
Rally Report Rally Report was a series of programmes broadcast by the BBC covering the Lombard RAC Rally of Great Britain - then the last round of the World Rally Championship. It ran on BBC2 during the 1980's and 1990's and usually featured previews, a live stage, twice nightly reports and a wrap-up compilation.
Rally Trophy Rally Trophy is a historic PC rally simulation, created by Bugbear Entertainment and JoWood Productions. The cars modelled are Mini Cooper 1275S, Saab 96 V4, Alfa Romeo Giulia GTA, Opel Kadett, Lancia Fulvia, Ford Cortina, Ford Escort MK1 RS2000, Volvo Amazon, Alpine A110 and Lancia Stratos.
Rally-X Rally-X is a maze arcade game that was released by Namco in 1980. It runs on Namco Pac-Man hardware, and was the first Namco game to feature "Special Flags", which would become a recurring object in later games (along with the Galaxian flagship).
Rallycross Rallycross is a spectacular form of sprint style automobile racing, held on a closed mixed-surface racing circuit, with modified production or specially built road cars, similar to the World Rally Cars, although sometimes with more powerful motors. It is mainly popular in the Nordic countries, the Netherlands, Belgium, France and Great Britain.
Rallye CĂ´te d'Ivoire The Rallye CĂ´te d'Ivoire is a rally race held annually in the Ivory Coast in Africa. In common with other races on the continent, it is known for its arduous conditions and high attrition rate among competitors.
Rallye des Pharaons The Rallye des Pharaons is an FIM sanctioned event that takes place in Egypt, with Cairo being both the start and finish point, and covers 3,100 km. It is similar in format to the Paris Dakar Rally in that it takes place in desert conditions and cars, trucks, and motorcycles are all permitted to compete.
Rallying Rallying (international) or rally racing (US) is a form of motor competition that takes place on public or private roads with modified production or specially built road-legal cars. This motorsport is distinguished by running not on a circuit, but instead in a point-to-point format in which participants and their co-drivers drive between set control points (stages), leaving at regular intervals from one or more start points.
Raloxifene Raloxifene is an oral selective estrogen receptor modulator which is used in the prevention of osteoporosis in postmenopausal women. It was announced on April 17, 2006, that raloxifene is as effective as tamoxifen in reducing the incidence of breast cancer in certain high risk groups of females, though with a reduced risk of thromboembolic events and cataracts in patients taking raloxifene versus those taking tamoxifen.
Ralph 'Big Mac' MacSweyn Ralph "Big Mac" MacSweyn (September 8, 1942 – May 21, 1995) was a professional ice hockey player. A native of Hawkesbury, Ontario, MacSweyn played for teams in the NHL, EHL, WHL, AHL, WHA, SHL, NAHL, SLSHL, and the OIHA hockey leagues.
Ralph 'Sonny' Barger Sonny Barger (born October 8,1938 in Modesto, California) is a founding member of the original Oakland, California, USA chapter of Hells Angels (perhaps the most famous motorcycle club in the world), and perhaps the club's best-known member. He is known as the "Godfather of the Hells Angels.
Ralph Adams Cram Ralph Adams Cram, (December_16, 1863 - September_22, 1942), was an important American architect of collegiate and ecclesiastical buildings, often in the gothic style. His work is represented on a number of campuses, including Cornell University, Sweet Briar College, University of Richmond, Williams College, Rice University, Wheaton College in Massachusetts, the United States Military Academy, and St.
Ralph Alger Bagnold Ralph Alger Bagnold, FRS, (April 3 1896 – May 28 1990) was the founder and first commander of the British Army's Long Range Desert Group during World War II. He is also generally considered to have been a pioneer of desert exploration, an acclaim earned for his activities during the 1930s.
Ralph Anderson Ralph Anderson was an American college and professional football player. An offensive end, he played college football at Los Angeles State University, and played professionally in the American Football League for the Los Angeles Chargers in 1960.
Ralph Appelbaum Ralph Appelbaum is a museum designer and planner, based in New York, with offices in London, Beijing and Washington. His firm, Ralph Appelbaum Associates, which he founded in 1978 is the largest interpretive museum design firm in the world.
Ralph Austin Bard Ralph Austin Bard (July 29, 1884 – April 1975) was a Chicago financier and Princeton University graduate (Class of 1906) who served as Assistant Secretary of the Navy, 1941–1944, and as Under Secretary, 1944–1945. He was one of eight members of the Interim Committee appointed to advise President Harry S.
Ralph Avenue (IND Fulton Street Line) Ralph Avenue is a local station on the IND Fulton Street Line of the New York City Subway. Located in Brooklyn at the intersection of Ralph Avenue and Fulton Street, it is served by the train at all times except late nights, when the train assumes service.
Ralph Baker Ralph Robert Baker (born August 25, 1942 in Lewiston, Pennsylvania) is a former professional American football player. He played linebacker at Penn State University, and professionally with the New York Jets in both the American Football League and the National Football League from 1964-1974.
Ralph Bakshi Ralph Bakshi (born October 29 1938 in Haifa, British Mandate of Palestine, now Israel) is an American director of animated and occasionally live-action films. As the American animation industry fell into decline during the 1960s and 1970s, Bakshi tried to bring change to the industry and pioneered adult animation using political commentary and satire.
Ralph Bakshi: The Wizard of Animation Ralph Bakshi: The Wizard of Animation is a documentary included on the DVD of the film Wizards released by 20th Century Fox. In it, director Ralph Bakshi talks about his early days at Terrytoons, why he made cartoons for adults, and the production of Wizards.
Ralph Bankes Sir Ralph Bankes (1631 - 1677) was a servant of the restored Charles II and a knighted member of the Privy Chamber. He is most notable for being the builder of Kingston Lacy, the restored family seat of the Bankes Family.
Ralph Bass Ralph Bass (May 1, 1911–March 5, 1997), born in The Bronx, New York, was an influential rhythm and blues record producer and talent scout for several independent labels and was responsible for many hit records. He was a pioneer in bringing black music into the American mainstream.
Ralph Beard Ralph Milton Beard (born December 2 1927 in Hardinsburg, Kentucky) is an American former college and professional basketball player. He was a member of Adolph Rupp's "Fabulous Five" University of Kentucky basketball team.
Ralph Bernard Snyder Born Ralph Bernard Snyder in Kalamazoo, Michigan on August 19, 1920, he started his career in broadcasting in radio stations in Kalamazoo and in Grand Rapids, Michigan. This was interrupted by his service in the Army Air Forces during World War II, in which he was a flight instructor in Florida.
Ralph Bingham Cloward Ralph Bingham Cloward (born in Salt Lake City, Utah, September 24, 1908, died November 13, 2000) was an American neurosurgeon. He attended the University of Hawaii, finished college in Utah in 1930, thereafter medical school in Utah and finished his degree as a medical doctor at Rush Medical School in Chicago in 1934.
Ralph Blum Ralph Blum is an American New Age author of several books dealing with runes, including The Book of Runes, The Healing Runes, and The Rune Cards. Blum's books - each packaged with a set of ceramic runestones or cardstock rune cards - have drawn criticism from some rune enthusiasts for including a non-traditional blank rune and rearranging the runes from their traditional order, as well as for Blum's non-traditional interpretation of some of the rune meanings.
Ralph Borsodi Ralph Borsodi (1886 – October 26, 1977) was an economic theorist and practical experimenter interested in ways of living useful to the modern person or family desiring greater self-direction and self-reliance (especially so during the Great Depression). Much of his theory related to living in rural surroundings on a modern homestead.
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