Rikki Rockett, the drummer for Poison, is in charge of the Rockett Mafia. He has always wanted to start a band that plays 70s-style rock 'n' roll music and makes every song, whether it's an original or a cover, feel like it's part of one record compilation. Mick Sweda, who used to play guitar for King Cobra and the Bullet Boys,... read full bio
Ramsey Lewis’s career took off with the release of The In Crowd, and the subsequent radio hits ""The In Crowd"", ""Hang On Sloopy"", and ""Wade In The Water"". Since then, Ramsey has been awarded three Grammys and has hosted several radio programs, including currently the syndicated Legends of Jazz which is broadcast on over 70 stations nationwide. Ramsey Lewis debuted... read full bio
Rabbi Harold Kushner is a captivating speaker with uplifting messages about life and work that inspire us to get more involved in the world and in our own lives. Sympathetic, anecdotal and commonsensical, Rabbi Harold Kushner work rejuvenates the human spirit, comforts the soul and guides us toward lives and choices that mean something. In his talks and through his... read full bio
Robert Ballard's life experiences have mirrored the adventures found in his favorite childhood book, 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea. A recipient of the National Marine Sanctuary Foundation's lifetime achievement award, he is among the world's most accomplished oceanographers, and is most renowned for his discovery of the RMS Titanic and underwater explorations of the Bismarck, Lusitania, and Britannic. Robert Ballard... read full bio
Rebecca Wells, actress, playwright, and author of two New York Times bestsellers, Divine Secrets of the Ya-Ya Sisterhood and Little Altars Everywhere. Her writing, resides in the heart of Louisiana. While many fans assume her work is autobiographical, Rebecca Wells maintains that her stories are just that -- stories. I grew up in the fertile world of story-telling, filled with... read full bio
Between representing Johnny Carson, Darryl Strawberry, and not to mention his involvement in the O.J. Simpson trial, Robert Shapiro has become a household name. There is no shortage of lawyers, but when it comes to attorneys who command the utmost attention and respect of the media, peers and the public at large, criminal defense attorney Robert Shapiro is second to... read full bio
Chairman, Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Limited Member of the Executive Council, HKSAR Mr Ronald Arculli is currently a Non-Official Member of the Executive Council of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Government and Chairman of Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Limited. He is the senior partner of Arculli Fong & Ng which has forged a formal strategic... read full bio
In 2002, Richard Wiese was elected the youngest President in The Explorers Clubs hundred-year history. Richard has hosted many nationally broadcast television shows, including Exploration with Richard Wiese, and is also a team member of the highly acclaimed series with the BBC and Discovery Channel called The Hottest Place on Earth. As an explorer and respected field scientist, Richard has... read full bio
Rick Barry is a retired professional basketball player. He is considered by many veteran basketball observers to be one of the greatest pure small forwards of all time and is best known for his time spent playing for the Golden State Warriors. Barry is one of few elite players who altered their games without losing effectiveness; he broke into the... read full bio
Roxanne Pulitzer is an internationally known socialite, novelist and actress. She became a media sensation in the 1980s during her divorce trial, a proceeding that turned into a media circus. Pulitzer is the author of novels Prize Pulitzer, Facade, Twins and the The Palm Beach Story. She later adapted her The Prize Pulitzer: The Roxanne Pulitzer Story (1989) into a... read full bio
Ravimohan started his career with ICICI Ltd where he worked in project appraisal, systems designing, credit administration and merchant banking. He was the youngest team member in the project finance department at ICICI. He also worked with Over-the-Counter Exchange of India (OTCEI). He spent 16 years with Crisil, now the India arm of global ratings major Standard & Poor's (S&P).... read full bio
Rae Dawn Chong is known for appearing in the films Quest for Fire (1981), The Color Purple (1985), Choose Me (1984), Beat Street (1984), Commando (1985), Cheech & Chong's The Corsican Brothers (1984), and Far Out Man (1990), in the latter two appearing with her father. She won the Genie Award for Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading... read full bio
Rod Woodson is a former American football defensive back, best known for his 10-year stint with the Pittsburgh Steelers as well as being a key member of the Baltimore Ravens Super Bowl XXXV championship season. He also played for the San Francisco 49ers and Oakland Raiders, wearing No. 26 throughout his career. As one of the best defensive backs in... read full bio
In 1991, Rocco Mediate became the first player to win on the PGA Tour using a long putter when he won the Doral-Ryder Open. He went on to pick up wins on the Tour for three consecutive years, in 1999, 2000 and 2002. Mediate has been featured in the Top 20 of the Official World Golf Rankings and considered to... read full bio
R. Glenn Hubbard was appointed in 2001 by President Bush to be Chairman of the White House Council of Economic Advisors. He is the chief architect of President Bush’s economic growth package with its centerpiece proposal to eliminate the double taxation of corporate profits. He also served as Chairman of the OECD Economic Policy Committee and as a member of... read full bio
Ross Mathews, formerly known as Ross the Intern, is an American television personality who first rose to fame with his role as an intern and correspondent on ‘The Tonight Show with Jay Leno’. Mathews has since gone on to numerous subsequent TV appearances, including ""Celebrity Fit Club"", ""The Insider"" and as a weekly regular panelist on Chelsea Lately. He even... read full bio
Robert Evans is an award winning professional speaker presenting global trends analysis. Robert Evans was a TV foreign correspondent for CBS News as well as their Bureau Chief in Moscow. This experience enables Robert Evans to handle the Q&A portion of his presentation with the skills of a journalist and the tact of a lawyer. He holds four law degrees... read full bio
The very definition of a multitalented and inspirational person, Robyn Benincasa excels in a variety of professions that highlight her tenacity and drive. She has accomplished incredible exploits that have left a lasting impression on the globe as a full-time firefighter, corporate sales specialist, motivational speaker, CNN Hero, globe Champion Eco-Challenge adventure racer, world-record holder, and Ironman triathlete. Despite confronting difficulties... read full bio
Robert Townsend is a multi-talented man. He is a comedian, writer, director, and producer. He has been in the show business for nearly 20 years. At The Improvisation, New Yorks premiere comedy club was where his career as a stand-up comedian took off. Soon after, he hit Hollywood performing on various television comedy specials including Rodney Dangerfield: It s Not... read full bio
Christian country singer and songwriter Richie McDonald was born February 6, 1962 in Lubbock, TX, a fitting birthplace (Buddy Holly was also born there, along with several other notable musicians) for this fine guitarist, bassist, and piano player. From 1992 to 2007, he was lead singer for the group Lonestar, who landed nearly 30 singles (many of which McDonald wrote... read full bio
