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Alper
Alper is a male Turkish given name. It is composed of the two words ''alp'' and ''er''. In Turkish, "Alp" means "Stouthearted", "Brave", "Chivalrous", "Daredevil", and/or "Valorous". The second, ''er'' means soldier or male. Additionally ''Alper'' is used as an adjective for an ancient legendary Turkish commander; Alp Er Tunga who lived around 300 B.C. It's meant to be a good hearted one too. From the same Asian cultural roots, Alper is closely related to name 勇士 (Japanese ''yuushi'', Chinese ''yǒngshì'') derived 勇 =Alp and 士 =Er words. Given name * Alper Akçam (born 1987), Turkish-German footballer * Alper Bagceci (born 1984), Turkish-German footballer * Alper Balaban (born 1987), Turkish-German footballer * Alper Görmüş (born 1952), Turkish journalist and writer * Alper Kalemci (born 1991), Turkish footballer * Alper Potuk (born 1991), Turkish footballer * Alper Saruhan (born 1982), Turkish basketball players * Alper Sendilmen (born 1980), Turkish-German rapp ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Alper Uçar
Alper Uçar (born 19 January 1985) is a Turkish former competitive ice dancer. With his skating partner, Alisa Agafonova, he competed at two Winter Olympics (2014 and 2018) and won eight international medals, including silver at the 2011 Winter Universiade and three medals on the ISU Challenger Series. They skated in the final segment at six European Championships and four World Championships. Earlier in his career, Uçar competed in single skating. He is the 2005 Turkish national champion and a four-time junior national champion. Career Early years Uçar started skating in 1997, after the first ice rink opened in Ankara, Turkey. He competed in single skating until 2009. In 2001, he won the gold medal in the novice men's event at the Balkan Games. He then took gold at a competition in the Netherlands. In 2009, at the age of 24, Uçar switched to ice dancing and teamed up with Jenette Maitz from the United States. They competed together in the 2009–2010 season, winning t ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sam Alper
Samuel Alper OBE (25 April 1924 – 2 October 2002) was an English caravan designer and manufacturer responsible for the famous Sprite caravan, founder of the Little Chef chain of roadside restaurants, a viticulturist who revived the ancient Roman winery at Chilford Hall, a sculptor, the founder of the Curwen Print Study Centre for teaching printmaking and a philanthropist who sent caravans abroad to aid in disaster relief programmes. Early life Alper was born in Forest Gate, east London, the son of a hairdresser. On leaving school at 14 he went to night school to study electrical engineering. When the Second World War was declared, he volunteered for the Navy and found himself serving with the Fleet Air Arm where his electrical engineering training was put to good use rewiring Swordfish biplanes. Sprite On the cessation of hostilities, Alper went to work for his brother Henry in his newly established caravan company, Alperson Products, in Stratford, east London. Henry s ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Chloe Alper
Chloë Alper is a British singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist. She began her music career in 1996 with Riot grrrl punk band Period Pains and is now a member of the English rock band James and a founding member of the British new prog rock group Pure Reason Revolution. Her solo release, "Juno", featured on the original motion picture soundtrack to ''Maniac''. Another solo release, "True Love", is the title track to the American supernatural horror film Amityville: The Awakening. Biography Period Pains Born 13 September 1981, from the age of 13, Alper fronted the cult Riot grrrl punk band Period Pains, based in Reading. The band formed in 1995 with Alper on vocals, Felicity Aldridge on guitar, Laura Warwick on bass and Laura Viney on drums. Viney was later replaced by Magdalena (Magda) Przybylski. Their 1997 anti-Spice Girls single, "Spice Girls (Who Do YOU Think You Are?)", was released on Damaged Goods. The disc received airplay from John Peel, for whom they later reco ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Andrew Alper
Andrew Alper was the President of the New York City Economic Development Corporation (NYCEDC). President of the New York City Economic Development Corporation Mr. Alper was appointed as President on January 15, 2002 by New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg. In his time as President, Mr. Alper worked with the Mayor's Office to encourage industrial expansion, business development, and employment opportunities in New York City. He was also actively involved in the planning for the redevelopment of the site of the former World Trade Center. Goldman, Sachs & Company Before joining the NYCEDC, Mr. Alper was employed by Goldman Sachs since 1981. Mr. Alper started work there as a corporate finance generalist before becoming the youngest partner in firm history at the time in 1990. He also served as the Vice President and then the Managing Director of Goldman, Sachs & Co.'s finance department. In 1997 he became the Chief Operation Officer of the company's global investment banking bus ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jonathan Alper
Jonathan L. Alper (September 14, 1950 – December 3, 1990) was an American actor and theatre director. He graduated from Amherst College in 1971. He made his acting debut in '' The Madness of God'' in 1974. Alper served as literary manager for the Folger Theatre from 1975 through 1978. In 1979, Alper directed and acted in a tour of '' The Romance of Shakespeare''. Jonathan Alper died in 1990 of AIDS-related causes. Biography Jonathan Alper was born in Washington, D.C. on September 14, 1950. He was the son of Jerome M. Alper and Janet Alper (''nee'' Levy). He received his Bachelor of Arts degree from Amherst College in 1971 and trained for the stage at the Webber-Douglas Academy in London. On December 3, 1990, Jonathan Alper died of AIDS-related causes at the age of 40 at the Lenox Hill Hospital. Theatrical career Jonathan Alper made his professional acting debut in June 1974 in '' The Madness of God'' at the Arena Stage in his hometown of Washington, D.C.. He served as ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Murray Alper
Murray Alper (January 11, 1904 – November 16, 1984) was an American actor. He appeared in numerous television series, films, and Broadway productions. Biography Born in New York City in 1904, Alper worked on Broadway from 1927 to 1940 in a number of shows including ''The Wild Man of Borneo'', ''This is New York'', ''Broadway Boy'', ''Sailor Beware!'', and ''Every Man for Himself''. Alper appeared in more than 200 films and TV series from the 1930s to the end of the 1960s. Quite often his work was uncredited and he never received a top billing in one of his movies. His first known screen credit was in ''The Royal Family of Broadway'' (1930) a part he had already played on Broadway in 1927/28. His signature character was a chatty taxi driver, which he played at least 20 times, most notably in '' The Maltese Falcon'' (1941) as a friendly cabbie who drives Sam Spade, played by Humphrey Bogart, during a mid-film wild goose chase, as well as in such other well-known films as ''Th ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Alper Sezener
Alper Sezener (born 1977) is a Turkish author of novels and short stories. Alper Sezener was born in Istanbul and graduated with a degree in philosophy (1999) and anthropology (2004) from Hacettepe University. After graduating he worked as an expert and administrator at the international development projects and construction-petroleum companies. He lives in Ankara. Sezener's first book, titled ''Half Past Three'', was published in Turkey in 2003. After a short time, he published his books ''The Hunter of Character'' (2004), ''Far From Love and Death'' (2007). Although his books are called "existentialist novelettes" by some critics, his style has found acceptance by bohemian intellectuals of the new literature school. He has won national prizes including the |
Alper Potuk
Alper Potuk (born 8 April 1991) is a Turkish footballer who plays as a midfielder or winger for TFF First League club Çaykur Rizespor. Early life Potuk was born in Bolvadin, Afyonkarahisar Province, on 8 April 1991. He began playing football with friends in the street, receiving a strong backing from his family, especially his father and brother; his brother would give him a ride to watch Afyonkarahisarspor training sessions. Potuk's family relocated to Eskişehir because of his father's job. Career Eskişehirspor Çiftelerspor signed the youngster in 2002, and he competed in their youth teams for three years. In a match against Eskişehirspor, Potuk scored his team's lone goal in a 1–4 loss, impressing the Eskişehirspor coaches. Potuk started his career in the city of Eskişehir, joining Çiftelerspor in 2002, before moving on to Eskişehirspor in 2005. He made his professional debut on 29 May 2009 against Gaziantepspor. In the second qualifying round of the 2012–13 U ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Howard Alper
Howard Alper, (born October 17, 1941) is a Canadian chemist. He is a Professor of Chemistry at the University of Ottawa. He is best known for his research of catalysis in chemistry. Career and research Born in Montreal, Quebec, he received a Bachelor of Science from Sir George Williams University in 1963 and a Ph.D. from McGill University in 1967. In 1968, he started teaching at the State University of New York and became an associate professor in 1971. He joined the University of Ottawa in 1975 as an associate professor and was appointed a Professor in 1978, later being made a Distinguished University Professor in 2006. He has published over 400 papers, has over forty patents, and has edited several books. He was the vice-president (Research) of the University of Ottawa from 1997 to 2006. From 2001 to 2003, he was the President of the Royal Society of Canada. Alper served as the Chair oCanada’s Science, Technology and Innovation Councilfrom 2007 to 2015, and as one of the ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bob Alper
Robert "Bob" Alper is an American author, stand-up comedian, and practicing clergy member. As an ordained rabbi, Alper served congregations for fourteen years and holds a doctorate from Princeton Theological Seminary. He has appeared at the Montreal Comedy Festival and at The Hollywood Improv. He often performs with Arab and Muslim comedy partners, primarily at colleges and universities. He has been seen on '' Good Morning America'', Showtime, the BBC, CNN, and was featured on ''Extra Extra or Xtra may refer to: Arts, entertainment and media Film * ''The Extra'' (1962 film), a Mexican film * ''The Extra'' (2005 film), an Australian film Literature * ''Extra'' (newspaper), a Brazilian newspaper * ''Extra!'', an American me ...''. Alper is the author of three books: ''Thanks. I Needed That.'', ''Life Doesn't Get Any Better Than This: The Holiness of Little Daily Dramas'', an inspirational collection; as well as the cartoon book, ''A Rabbi Confesses''. He has produced t ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Alper Akçam
Alper Akçam (born 1 September 1987 in Bad Kreuznach) is a German-born Turkish footballer who currently plays for Manisa BB. Career Akçam made his debut on the professional league level in the 2. Bundesliga for 1. FC Kaiserslautern on 4 April 2008, when he came on as a substitute in the 67th minute in a game against TSG 1899 Hoffenheim Turn- und Sportgemeinschaft 1899 Hoffenheim e.V., or simply TSG 1899 Hoffenheim or just Hoffenheim () is a German professional football club based in Hoffenheim, a village of Sinsheim municipality, Baden-Württemberg. Originally founded in 1899 .... In summer 2010, Akçam moved to Gaziantepspor. References External links * * 1987 births Living people German footballers 1. FC Kaiserslautern players 1. FC Kaiserslautern II players Gaziantepspor footballers Wormatia Worms players Süper Lig players 2. Bundesliga players German people of Turkish descent Association football forwards Manisa FK footballers People from Bad Kre ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Martin Alper
Martin Alper (1942 – June 7, 2015) was a video game designer and the former President of Virgin Interactive, once one of the largest companies in the field. Alper was a co-founder of Mastertronic, which went on to become Virgin Interactive following its acquisition by Richard Branson. He was involved with the development of ''Command & Conquer'' at Westwood Studios and Shiny Entertainment who developed ''The Matrix'' and ''Earthworm Jim''. He was also the person who approached Westwood Studios co-founder Brett Sperry about creating ''Dune II A dune is a landform composed of wind- or water-driven sand. It typically takes the form of a mound, ridge, or hill. An area with dunes is called a dune system or a dune complex. A large dune complex is called a dune field, while broad, fl ...''. Alper also provided the voice acting for EVA in the original '' Command & Conquer: Red Alert''. [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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