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  Rag - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
A rag is a piece of old cloth used to clean or wipe things.
Rags are old, torn and possibly dirty clothes.
Rags is the name of a Broadway musical by Stephen Schwartz and Charles Strouse.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Rag   (242 words)

  
 Rag doll - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
A rag doll is a cloth doll, traditionally home-made from (and stuffed with) spare scraps of material.
Rag dolls have featured in a number of children's stories, most notably Raggedy Ann in the 1918 book by John Barton Gruelle.
Today, many rag dolls are commercially produced to simulate the features of the original home-made dolls, such as simple features, soft cloth bodies, and patchwork clothing.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Rag_doll   (113 words)

  
 Ragtime - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Some early piano rags are entitled marches, and "jig" and "rag" were used interchangeably in the mid 1890s (ibid.) and ragtime was also preceded by its close relative the Cakewalk.
Chief among the novelty rag composers is Zez Confrey, whose "Kitten on the Keys" popularized the style in 1921.
A number of popular recordings featured "prepared pianos," playing rags on pianos with tacks on the keys and the instrument deliberately somewhat out of tune, supposedly to simulate the sound of a piano in an old honky tonk.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Ragtime   (1676 words)

  
 Residents Apparel Gallery   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
R.A.G. stands for ‘Residents Apparel Gallery’ a boutique/gallery/co-op where Bay Area clothing and accessory designers rent their own rack and display their biography in a gallery-like space.
R.A.G. is helping to foster new and emerging designers by giving them a place to display their entire line and/or to try out their new designs on the public.
R.A.G. doesn’t choose to have a specific taste instead prefers to showcase a wide range of styles ranging the gamut from deconstructed to very tailored pieces to represent the very diverse and unique styles in our community.
www.ragsf.com   (203 words)

  
 The Rag Doll
In the early 1980's, the Rag Doll was contacted by the Ultra-Humanite, a long-standing foe of the Justice Society and the Golden Age Superman.
Their goal was to comprise a strike team to capture the Rag Doll and two send to others, Hourman and Dr. Mid-Nite, to thwart the Rag Doll's crimes of the evening, Finding the Rag Doll surrounded by followers, the Flash, Green Lantern and Starman swatted the followers aside and swiftly cornered the aging super-villain.
While the JSA listened to the Rag Doll's discourse, the villain strained his limbs to slip free of his bonds and as the heroes seemed lulled, made a quick break for the door.
my.execpc.com /~icicle/RAGDOLL.html   (1797 words)

  
 Rag Rolling and Ragging
Rag rolling and "ragging" are faux finish techniques used to create subtle or dramatic effects.
Use both hands to roll the rag from the top of the section to the bottom, leaving a 6" area untouched at the edge, referred to as a wet edge.
Ragging paint off is similar to ragging paint on, except you dab the paint off.
www.lowes.com /lowes/lkn?action=howTo&p=HomeDecor/RagRoll   (1059 words)

  
 Ragtime   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
This is usually a march-tempo piece for piano or band, with a steady "boom-chick" bass and a very syncopated, or "ragged", melody.
To "rag" a piece of music is to take a well-known tune and change the rhythm of it to make it syncopated, or "jazzy"-sounding.
But the piano rags of Scott Joplin, and of another fl composer, James Scott, were of such high quality that they were a mainstay of the popular piano repertoire for decades.
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 BBC - North Yorkshire Students - York RAG .. Jack loves it!
He has been involved in RAG since his first year and here gives his account of how and why he got involved in RAG, and what he thinks of it.
RAG is a society that promotes a wide range of activities, all in the name of charity.
RAG runs sponsored hitchhikes to Paris in the autumn and Dublin in the spring.
www.bbc.co.uk /northyorkshire/students/rag/jack.shtml   (500 words)

  
 The Austin Chronicle: News: Everything Old Is New Again
In a fl-and-white world, the equally monochrome Rag was an important vehicle of communication for Austin's nonconformists, whose ranks grew steadily through the end of the decade and on into the Seventies – until the lines and the colors began to blur.
The Rag was distributed largely at and around UT. Frank Erwin, now best remembered as the namesake of the SuperDrum, was then the notoriously authoritarian, right-wing chairman of UT's board of regents; in 1969, he and the board banned the newspaper from being sold on campus.
Former Rag staffer Barbara Hines, now a UT Law School professor and director of the UT Law Immigration Clinic, told her 24-year-old son this story when he questioned the validity of calling The Rag "underground," since the paper was perfectly legal.
www.austinchronicle.com /issues/dispatch/2005-09-02/pols_feature3.html   (3438 words)

  
 Rag Time - For sale by Luna Rosa Ranch   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
Rag Top has sired over 70 cria, including many renowned herdsires such as Ameripaca's Harry Brown, Cascade Mountain Ranch's Bolivian Wildfire, Tillman's Lumino and Red Lightening, and he is grandsire to Captain Morgan (2006 & 2005 suri reserve herdsire of the year).
Rag Time has inherited his sire's beautiful signature red-tones.
Rag Time's cria Nina was Fawn Color Champion as a juvenile, Heart of the Valley Alpaca Show,2005.
www.alpacanation.com /herdsires/03_viewherdsire.asp?name=12173   (290 words)

  
 Rag Rugs and other Hand-wovens
A color and texture overload, it is where I create hand woven rag rugs and placemats from new and recycled fabric, woven on sturdy antique looms.
Rag rugs speak to us of simpler times, when people collected and saved every usable piece of fabric, to be used again, out of necessity.
In these days of a disposable and throw away society, rag rug weaving is a continuing legacy of American ingenuity and folk art.
crazyasaloom.bizland.com   (334 words)

  
 Kent Raise & Give: News   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
As a means of encouraging people to get involved with the site a little more (cos I know you all visit it quite regularly even though little is posted!), I thought it'd be cool if we got people to think about their best RAG moment.
Rag members are running the race for life on 4th june at Maidstone.
Kent RAG is a member of Kent Union and was designed by students from Kent University, using webspace kindly provided by Ghosty.
rag.ronk.co.uk /news.php   (699 words)

  
 BYO Records - Punk Since 1982   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
Far removed from the band they are today, Throw Rag were an excuse for nudity and carnage, with music (a kind of acoustic hillbilly punk think) as more of an afterthought.
Throw Rag are that moment after a painful break up when you suddenly stop wallowing in self-pity and dive back into life and do something you'll probably regret but which nonetheless feels so right now.
Of course, Throw Rag are expected to resume their relentless touring schedule which includes a main support slot on a full US tour with Queens of the Stone Age as well as select dates on summer blockbuster music festival powerhouse, Vans Warped Tour and tentative plans for a full European tour.
byorecords.com /bandpage.php?band=throwrag   (904 words)

  
 Fundamentals of the Indian Rag (Raga)
The Hindi/Urdu word "rag" is derived from the Sanskrit "raga" which means "colour, or passion" (Apte 1987).
Therefore rag may be thought of as an acoustic method of colouring the mind of the listener with an emotion.
Jati is the number of notes used in the rag.
chandrakantha.com /articles/indian_music/raga.html   (520 words)

  
 Rag Events   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
RAG operates numerous events throughout the year from hall events to massive and crazy fund raising carnivals and from club nights to the seediest night of the year...
Most of these events are to raise cash for a Nominated Charities although there are some exceptions that raise for other good causes.
Every year, you can be guaranteed a collection of major events from RAG that must not be missed.
rag.ex.ac.uk /events.php?RAGSESSID=f6c080e03fe66fe2b3bb4fbf63dedba6   (187 words)

  
 RagaMuffin Associated Group | Ragamuffins | RagaMuffin Cats | Ragamuffin Kittens | RagaMuffin Breeders | RagaMuffin ...
The RagaMuffin Associated Group (RAG), the parent club of the RagaMuffin, was formed by the originators of the RagaMuffin.
RAG is the unifying group for all recognized RagaMuffin breeders and the "official" group for all those who love RagaMuffins.
Each breeder is encouraged to develop a detailed contract, which addresses all aspects of purchasing a RagaMuffin, so that both the buyer and seller are fully aware of their responsibilities.
www.ragamuffingroup.com   (600 words)

  
 rag - Wiktionary
A coarse kind of rock, somewhat cellular in texture.
The song mapleleaf rag has a pleasant, bouncy tune.
To scold or rail at; to rate; to tease; to torment; to banter.
en.wiktionary.org /wiki/Rag   (128 words)

  
 The Mississippi Rag: Facts and details from Encyclopedia Topic   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
The Mississippi Rag is an internationally influential monthly jazz jazz quick summary:
The Rag also gives its own perceptive reviews which help readers select the best in recordings, EHandler: no quick summary.
The Rag subscribers includes some of the top musicians, EHandler: no quick summary.
www.absoluteastronomy.com /encyclopedia/t/th/the_mississippi_rag.htm   (722 words)

  
 YUSU
In another version it was the students themselves who wore the rags to raise awareness of homelessness and to collect money to give to them.
RAGs of different sizes exist at universities throughout the country as student-run fundraising organisations, which put on an amazing range of events and activities to raise money for many local and national charities.
York RAG is a brilliant organisation, which can definitely make a difference, both to the lives of those touched by the charities we raise for, and to the lives of students.
www.yusu.org /rag   (398 words)

  
 RAG FLATS   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
Rag Flats is an experiment in specifically “urban” and sustainable forms of dwelling.
As such, Rag Flats very intentionally explores the relationships between density, intimacy and privacy present in any urban community.
As a “sustainable” project, Rag Flats will become the first community in Philadelphia in which the majority of electricity for the eleven units in the community will be supplied through a 30kw rooftop photovoltaic panel system.
www.ragflats.com   (243 words)

  
 Rag Painting - Rag Painting Technique - Faux Painting Techniques
Rag painting, rag painting technique, and faux painting techniques brought to you by Behr.
Starting at the top corner of the project, roll the glaze color onto a 3' X 3' section, cutting in edges with a brush where necessary.
Using a rolled/scrunched rag, dab or roll the wet glaze color from the edges of the 3' X 3' section.
www.behr.com /behrx/expert/activity.jsp?catId=600&aid=606&subnav=interior&leftNav=noSteps   (439 words)

  
 Rag Mat
"Rag" is a papermaker's term dating back to the 15th century when cotton rags and trimmings were the principal raw materials used for papermaking.
Rag is strong, requires less processing, has a history of performance and it is an annually renewable resource, making it a better product for our planet.
Both Rag and Rag "100" are 100% Cotton Fiber.
www.framingsupplies.com /MatBoardFoamBoard/Ragmat.htm   (483 words)

  
 Questions & Answers: Toe-rag
Though it can be a relatively mild insult among friends, you should avoid saying it to strangers unless you want a smack in the mush or a punch up the bracket.
The first recorded use is by J F Mortlock in his Experiences of a Convict of 1864: “Stockings being unknown, some luxurious men wrapped round their feet a piece of old shirting, called, in language more expressive than elegant, a ‘toe-rag’ ”.
It didn’t take long to become a term of abuse—in 1875 a book on British circus life said that “Toe rags is another expression of contempt...
www.worldwidewords.org /qa/qa-toe1.htm   (218 words)

  
 SUSU Rag :: Give Generously   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
RAG - Raise and Give is the University department that raises money for charity all year.
RAG is all about you, we depend on you to run, as we are completely run by students like you...
Our year culminates in the Pink Tie Ball, a ball held at the infamous Rose Bowl in Southampton, and is a chance for RAG to show off all its achievements throughout the previous year, as well as a chance for an awesome night of wineing and dining...
www.rag.susu.org   (211 words)

  
 ICU RAG
Results of RAG Week, including who won what, and how much was raised, are now up on our events page!
RAG is the main charitable outlet of Imperial College Union, raising money for a variety of charities, both national and international.
Some say that RAG stands for 'Raising And Giving', which sums up our aims perfectly, but some claim that RAG actually stands for such diverse things as 'Revolting Arse Gases', 'Radical Action Group' or 'Resplendent Astute Gnus'.
www.union.ic.ac.uk /presidents/rag   (582 words)

  
 rag
It's just an old rag I had in the closet.
He went from rags to riches in only three years.
Some of the boys were ragging on him about his haircut.
www.infoplease.com /dictionary/rag   (138 words)

  
 RAG
A small coolermaster fan is cooling the board and uses the staircase as a chimney.
My first mod, this was the first time I came to the idea of letting the CPU get fresh cool air for cooling, instead of letting the air first warm up when it passes all other heat components.
The clan name RAG was dremeled out of the sidepanel.
rag.gameparty.net /Casemodding/Bitchie   (574 words)

  
 University of Bristol Union : RAG   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
RAG is raises money for local and national charities, by organising a whole range of activites and events throughout the year.
Much of what RAG does raises funds for national and local charities, but we also try to promote awareness of these causes amongst the student body and the general population.
With national accreditation schemes, training courses in event management and committee positions (including representing RAG on your hall JCR if you are up for it?); anything you can do we will get it recognised.
www.ubu.org.uk /main/activities/RAG   (576 words)

  
 rag (1) definition - Dictionary - MSN Encarta
rag (1) definition - Dictionary - MSN Encarta
go from rags to riches to start off in poverty and then become very wealthy
in rags in a worn-out, tattered, and torn condition
encarta.msn.com /encnet/features/dictionary/DictionaryResults.aspx?refid=1861697809   (176 words)

  
 Dirt Rag Mountain Bike Magazine
That curb was only the first in a long line of angular concrete ramps and bumps that would forever change the way I view my surroundings.
Come join in the wonderful spectacle that is Dirt Rag's 2006 World Tour.
Frequent Dirt Rag contributor Eric Matthies, along with his wife Tricia Todd, shot a film that's appearing in The Sixth Annual Bicycle Film Festival in New York City.
www.dirtragmag.com   (434 words)

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